Video of the incident shows Charlie Kirk speaking to a large outdoor crowd when a gunshot rings out.
Video of the incident shows Charlie Kirk speaking to a large outdoor crowd when a gunshot rings out.
Trump: conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead after being shot
By Al Jazeera Staff
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Charlie Kirk, 31, a well-known Trump ally and conservative activist in the US, has been shot dead in Utah.
The shooting occurred at Utah Valley University.
Conservative activist and Trump ally was shot dead at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday
Details of the attack in Utah are still unclear, but a large manhunt is under way for the shooter.
Kirk, a prominent ally of Trump, was speaking at Utah Valley University when the shooting occurred.
Kirk, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, is known for his controversial speeches at US college campuses.
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