Charlie Kirk injured in shooting at Utah university event — video

Charlie Kirk, American conservative political activist, author, and founder of Turning Point USA, blogger and host of The Charlie Kirk Show podcast was shot at an event in Utah. It is not yet known whether Kirk survived the attack.

This was reported by The Guardian on Wednesday, September 10.

Kirk's shooting — what is known

The shooting occurred while Kirk was performing under a tent in the courtyard of Utah Valley University. He was there as part of the "American Comeback" tour organized by the Utah Valley chapter of TPUSA.

TPUSA's press office confirmed with Fox News that Kirk was shot, but his condition is unknown.

What is Charlie Kirk known for?

Kirk is known for his active support of right-wing and conservative movements in the United States. He speaks on topics such as politics, education, and culture. In particular, he opposed sending weapons to Ukraine.

He is best known as the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that promotes conservative ideas among college students. Kirk has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million on TikTok. Kirk is an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump.

The shooter was detained

Later, the media reported that the shooter had been detained.

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