Turning Point USA executive director has died after being shot during event at Utah Valley University

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

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

Kirk is reportedly in critical condition after being shot while presenting at Utah Valley University.

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…

Turning Point USA executive director in critical condition after being struck while hosting UVU event

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

Emma Pitts and Eva Terry of Deseret News were covering event at which TPUSA executive director was speaking

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.

Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot in front of a large crowd at Utah Valley University

Author, activist and host co-founded Turning Point USA and used huge social media reach to push rightwing causes

Turning Point USA founder Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck at Utah Valley University in Orem

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.

The shooting occurred at Utah Valley University.

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

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.