Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.The event was taking place on Utah Valley University’s campus in Orem, Utah. University police confirmed that a single shot was fired toward a “visiting speaker.”The police alert added, “Police are investigating now, suspect in custody.”President Donald Trump put out a statement on Truth Social, acknowledging the situation.”We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump wrote.”I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely,” Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said in a post on X. “Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.
The event was taking place on Utah Valley University’s campus in Orem, Utah. University police confirmed that a single shot was fired toward a “visiting speaker.”
The police alert added, “Police are investigating now, suspect in custody.”
President Donald Trump put out a statement on Truth Social, acknowledging the situation.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump wrote.
“I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely,” Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said in a post on X. “Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.