Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCharlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and an ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot at a political event on a Utah college campus. The shooting took place at Utah Valley University in Orem, where Kirk was hosting a question and answer session as part of his organisation's "American Comeback Tour." FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that a "subject" questioned in connection with the shooting has been released, and the manhunt for the killer is ongoing. Authorities believe Kirk was killed by a single, targeted shot fired from a distance, potentially from a roof, and the weapon has not yet been recovered. President Donald Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and other political figures have condemned the violence, calling for the perpetrator to be brought to justice. In fullManhunt continues for Charlie Kirk’s killer after earlier person of interest releasedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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 suspected shooter of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is still at large following his assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Charlie Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University, the conservative group...

Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer and key ally of Donald Trump, has been shot at an event at Utah Valley university.

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…

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.

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.

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

Kirk, a prominent ally of Trump, was speaking at Utah Valley University when the shooting occurred.

According to media reports, activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah college event

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

Rightwing activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University in Utah. Kirk was about 20 minutes into a presentation when a shot was…

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 \

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.

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.