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, chief executive and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities stated that a single shot was fired from a roof while Kirk was speaking, and officials believe the assailant acted alone. A “person of interest” has been taken into custody, though no charges have been announced, and the university campus was evacuated and closed. Kirk, 31, was a prominent podcaster and ally of US president Donald Trump, and his organization significantly expanded its reach on campuses during Trump's political rise. The killing has drawn bipartisan condemnation, with Trump ordering flags lowered to half-mast and describing Mr Kirk as a “great guy.” Thank 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...

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

Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer and key ally of Donald Trump, has been shot at an event 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…

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

Turning Point USA founder attacked during outdoor speaking event at Utah college

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.

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

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.

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