Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah College Event

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah College Event
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Charlie Kirk, CEO and cofounder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a public event at a Utah college, US media outlets reported. The 31-year-old, known for his strong support of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was pronounced dead after a single gunshot wound in what authorities describe as a targeted attack.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox labeled the incident a “political assassination” amid a growing wave of politically motivated violence in the United States. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed a suspect was in custody, and law enforcement agencies are collaborating on the ongoing investigation.

Kirk, a vocal critic of Palestinian groups and advocate for hardline policies in the Middle East, often used college platforms to promote conservative views and bolster youth support for Trump. His events attracted large crowds and occasionally sparked controversy on campuses.
At the time of the shooting, Kirk was addressing questions on mass shootings and gun violence. The incident has drawn widespread attention amid heightened political tensions nationwide.