Original Article By SkyNews & Michael Gryboski
Right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk has been shot as he spoke during an event at Utah Valley University.
The father-of-two is a 31-year-old conservative activist and well known supporter of Donald Trump.
Mr Kirk is the chief executive and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a prominent organisation that engages conservative youth on school campuses.
“We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” said Aubrey Laitsch, the public relations manager for Turning Point USA.
A university spokesperson told NBC News that Kirk was giving a presentation when shots were fired and “to the best of our knowledge he was hit and taken with his security team away from the premises”.
A university spokesman said a suspect is in custody.
President Trump has commented, saying: “We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom.”
We don’t know his condition at this minute. Reports that he has died are numerous. But no confirmation as yet.
Kirk was overseeing a question-and-answer session with students at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday when a shot rang out.
Bystanders reported seeing the renowned conservative activist get shot near his neck, according to Deseret News and videos shared on X. The campus was put on lockdown in response to the incident.
“This is horrific,” tweeted conservative Christian activist and former Trump administration official William Wolfe. “He’s a husband and a father. Please pause and pray right now that the Lord would preserve his life.”
A conservative media personality who co-founded and leads Turning Point USA, Kirk is known to visit college campuses and participate in debates with liberal students.
Kirk’s visit to UVU was part of his “The American Comeback Tour.”
This is a developing story.
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