Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk speaks during a campaign rally, Oct. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot on Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University.
“What we know currently is that Charlie Kirk was about 20 minutes into his presentation when we heard shots fired from a nearby building and to the best of our knowledge he was hit and taken with his security team away from the premises, and the courtyard was cleared,” a UVU spokeswoman said.
The university said at least one shot was fired at Kirk.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot,” President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
“A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump wrote.
FBI Director Kash Patel said, “We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.”
“Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response,” Patel said.
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