"Conservative pundit and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk has been shot dead during an event in Utah, with a suspect reportedly in custody. The 31-year-old was killed while giving a talk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (10 September). A suspect in the shooting is in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on social media. US president Donald Trump, a close ally of Kirk, announced he had died after the pundit was reportedly shot in the neck, according to the BBC."
"Videos of the incident circulating across social media show Kirk answering a question on mass shootings moments before he was shot. In one video, an audience member asked the commentator: "Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?" Responding, Kirk said, "Counting or not counting gang violence?" A loud bang is then almost immediately heard, with Kirk violently jolting backwards in his seat. Blood can be seen on his neck."
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on 10 September. FBI Director Kash Patel said a suspect was in custody. Early reports indicated shots were fired from an academic building and police evacuated campus buildings, moving "building to building." Videos circulating show Kirk answering a question on mass shootings moments before a loud bang; he jolted backward and blood was visible on his neck. Former president Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half mast and praised Kirk, while President Joe Biden said there is no place in the country for this kind of violence.
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