News Alert: Charlie Kirk Shot and Killed at Campus Event

Charlie Kirk Dies at 31

Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder and CEO, was shot and killed this afternoon during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, north of Provo. Video from the event showed him being shot in the neck as he spoke to the crowd from beneath a pop-up tent.

Fox News had this immediate report:

In a campus-wide alert, Utah Valley University said that: “A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now.”

Kirk had been scheduled to appear at Utah Valley University on Wednesday as part of his American Comeback Tour, with another stop at Utah State University later this month. His appearances have drawn protests and petitions from student groups critical of his views.

Initially, a subject was said to be in custody but the latest news indicates this isn’t true. Those details may change.