OREM, Utah: Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination carried out from a rooftop. A person of interest was in custody, officials said. “This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

OREM, Utah: Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed…

Kirk, who founded conservative student group Turning Point USA, was shot while hosting an event in Utah, reports say.

Founder of Turning Point USA was shot at a university event, an act that has been condemned by leaders across the political spectrum.

The right-wing activist was shot in the neck while speaking on a college campus in a horrific public scene.

UTAH: 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. “We are…

Kirk, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, is known for his controversial speeches at US college campuses.

Kirk, an influential Trump ally who at age 18 set up Turning Point USA, died in a shooting while speaking at a Utah campus event.

The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

Shooting of the commentator comes as a series of events show a rising level of violence related to political dissent

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quick to show support after conservative media personality Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.

The political world was left stunned Wednesday when influential conservative Charlie Kirk was murdered onstage at an event at Utah Valley University.

Asked about the identity of the shooter, Utah Gov. Cox said a person of interest was in custody. Utah's Commissioner of Public Safety said \

Mr. Kirk, 31, the founder of a right-wing youth activist group, was shot while speaking at the university on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk shared a final sentiment tackling a controversial topic just as he was assassinated at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.

Video of the incident shows Charlie Kirk speaking to a large outdoor crowd when a gunshot rings out.

The shooting occurred at Utah Valley University.

The conservative influencer\u00a0was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

US President Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist.

Far-right commentator killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, shocking members of both political parties

Details of the attack in Utah are still unclear, but a large manhunt is under way for the shooter.