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

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

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

"We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post. "GOD BLESS HIM!"

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

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.

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

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 \

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

The shooting occurred at Utah Valley University.

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

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

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

Charlie Kirk, 31, a well-known Trump ally and conservative activist in the US, has been shot dead in Utah.

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

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

Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was killed by a gunman during a political event at Utah Valley University in Orem.

Conservative activist and Trump ally was shot dead at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday

Kirk, 31, a close political ally of President Donald Trump, was killed by a single shot from a still-unknown gunman during an outdoor debate in Utah.

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