This is a breaking news alert!

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah Wednesday afternoon.

The extent of Kirk’s injuries is unclear.

Footage quickly circulated of the shooting at the event hosted by Utah Valley University.

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Backup:

CNN confirmed:

Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, a source familiar with the matter says.

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The extent of Kirk’s injuries were not immediately clear.

“A suspect is in custody and police are investing the shooting, Utah Valley University told students in an alert this afternoon,” NBC News stated.

Many prominent voices called others to pray for Kirk.

“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” President Trump said.

BBC noted:

Utah Valley University has released a statement saying a “single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker”.

The event was hosting Charlie Kirk.

They say a suspect is in custody and police are investigating.

This story is developing. Stay tuned for further updates. 

 

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