Video shows moment Charlie Kirk shot during university event
BREAKING: Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus
Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator and organizer, was apparently shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He is currently hospitalized. The suspect is reportedly in custody.
Graphic video circulating on X shows the moments Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. He died later after being taken to the hospital.
Kirk, 31, was speaking at the university for his “America Comeback Tour,” according to the co-founder of Turning Point USA’s X account.
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The video posted to social media shows Kirk on stage, sitting in a chair, talking into a microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.”
A single gunshot was heard and Kirk’s head thrust back as he fell. People started screaming and running away, the video shows.
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FILE – CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Charlie Kirk shot
What we know:
Following the shooting, Kirk was rushed from the location by his security team and taken to a local hospital.
President Donald Trump later shared on his Truth Social account that Kirk died Wednesday afternoon.
Charlie Kirk carried away after being shot at Utah Valley University
Right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. Video taken by a person attending Kirk’s event showed the Turning Point USA co-founder being carried away following the shooting. (Credit: Jeremy King via Storyful)
What they’re saying:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!” Trump wrote.
What we don’t know:
There is no suspect in custody at this time, the university confirmed to FOX.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from reporting by FOX Local and The Associated Press. This story was reported from San Jose.