Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, Dies After Being Shot at Utah Event, Trump Says
- Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, according to President Donald Trump.
- Gunfire came from the Losee Center, about 200 yards away, as Kirk began his speech, reported a spokeswoman for Utah Valley University.
- Video footage shows Kirk jolting backward in his chair after the gunshot, causing panic among attendees.
- Prominent figures, including Trump, expressed their shock and condolences on social media following Kirk's death.
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The Latest: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is shot and killed while speaking at a Utah college
Authorities say conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in a targeted attack during an outdoor event Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Kirk co-founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and was a close ally of…
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah university event
Charlie Kirk, an American political activist and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, died after being shot in the neck on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University.
Political violence in America: After the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, questions about political violence in America are once again front and center. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday at 9 a.m., MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests ask: Why is political violence on the rise? And how do we respond?
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