Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah university

Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent MAGA campaigner and fundraiser for President Donald Trump, has been shot while speaking at a university in Utah.

NBC News reported Kirk was about 20 minutes into a presentation when witnesses heard shots fired from a nearby building, citing a spokesperson for Utah Valley University.

Video was also circulating on social media that appeared to show Kirk being hit in the neck while sitting on a stage and speaking, and people screaming in horror.

Trump posted on social media: “We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!”
Mike Lee, a Republican senator from Utah, said on X: “I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”

Kirk, 31, founded the conservative political advocacy group Turning Point USA, as well as a political action committee by the same name. He is an evangelical Christian and the group conducts a lot of its work with Christian communities and students on campus.