Chaos erupted on Wednesday at Utah Valley University when conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a campus event. The founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent Trump ally, Kirk was widely recognised for his fiery Christian nationalist rhetoric and his efforts to mobilise young conservatives. The shocking incident left students, attendees, and the broader political community in disbelief.
Allison Hemingway-Witty cries after Charlie Kirk is shot during Turning Point’s visit to Utah Valley University in Orem (AP Photo)
Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point’s visit to Utah Valley University (AP Photo)
The crowd reacts after Charlie Kirk is shot during Turning Point’s visit to Utah Valley University (AP Photo)
Law enforcement tapes off an area after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA (AP Photo)
Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University (AP Photo)
Utah Highway Patrol vehicles park outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital (AP Photo)
Joseph Vogl stands outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Wednesday (AP Photo)
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