The United States has been struck by another act of political violence as Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a student event at Utah Valley University.
The fatal shooting occurred under a tent where banners read “Prove Me Wrong” and “The American Comeback.” Witnesses said Kirk was responding to questions from students when a gunshot rang out, piercing his neck. Panic followed immediately, with attendees screaming and rushing away from the scene.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed sorrow at the news, posting on Truth Social:
“Great, and even Legendary. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.”
Authorities disclosed that while one individual was briefly detained on campus, they were later released after investigations proved them unconnected. Orem Mayor David Young confirmed that the real shooter remains at large.
Students present described the tragedy as “unimaginable” and “terrifying,” saying the atmosphere instantly shifted from lively debate to pandemonium.
Kirk, a well-known advocate for conservative causes and a vocal critic of liberal ideologies, had built his reputation on engaging young Americans in political debates. His untimely death is expected to leave a significant void in conservative youth movements nationwide.
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