Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot during an event in Utah on Wednesday.President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death on Truth Social.Kirk, a prominent ally of Trump, was speaking at Utah Valley University when the shooting occurred. Follow along below for live updates: Trump Says He Will Award Charlie Kirk The Presidential Medal Of Freedom PosthumouslyTrump announced he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor."The date of the ceremony will be announced, and I can only guarantee you one thing, that we will have a very big crowd. Very, very big," Trump said while speaking at a 9/11 memorial service at the Pentagon.Trump described Kirk as "a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people.""Our prayers are with his wonderful wife, Erika, and his beautiful children, fantastic people they are. We miss him greatly," Trump added.See All UpdatesClose