Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University Wednesday.
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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University Wednesday.
Deseret News reported, “Bystanders report seeing Kirk shot near his neck during a Q&A with students.” Newsweek is reporting the same thing, also focusing on the reported shot being near the neck.
Benny Johnson used an X post to ask for prayers for Charlie.
***See below for live updates. All times Pacific.***
12:40 p.m.: White House Situation Room & Sec. of State. Marco Rubio are monitoring the investigation of the shooting.
12:36 p.m.: California Governor Gavin Newsom is under fire for condemning the attack on Kirk after engaging in violent rhetoric recently. Kirk was a guest Newsom’s podcast, where the Democrat played the moderate and spoke out against transgender athletes in women’s sports (while changing nothing about California’s trans-affirming policies).
12:34 p.m.: Important to note that Kirk’s event today was billed as a “Prove Me Wrong Table,” encouraging civil debate and the exchange of ideas.
12:32 p.m.: Utah Valley University statement says “shots were fired from a building about 200 yards” away from Kirk. “Campus is closed for the rest of the day and our campus police have a suspect in custody.”
12:28 p.m.: Democrat lawmakers unanimously condemn the shooting and political violence.
12:25 p.m.: Even worse: a guest on MSNBC speculates that the assailant may be “a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration” of Kirk.
12:21 p.m.: MSNBC’s Katy Tur immediately disrespects Kirk by describing him as a “polarizing figure” and worrying about the Trump administration “using this [shooting] as a justification for something.”
12:17 p.m.: The Utah Valley University has confirmed that the suspect is in custody.
12:15 p.m.: A well connected source tells Breitbart News that Charlie Kirk is alive at the hospital and is receiving a blood transfusion.
12:13 p.m.: There are unconfirmed reports that the suspect may be in custody.
12:10 p.m.: **GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING** video of the shooting here.
12:09 p.m.: Statement from FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, who reports that FBI and ATF are on the scene.
12:07 p.m.: There is circulating on social media of the shooting.
More videos from the shooting:
This is a developing story.
