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Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Shot During Campus Visit in Utah Caught on Video
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot during a campus visit at the Utah Valley University.
The moment was caught on video by spectators and the footage quickly began circulating social media. Kirk, 31, was taking questions from students when he was struck in the neck.
“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said, per Deseret News.
Kirk is currently on his American Comeback Tour as he travels to various college campuses to debate students on political topics. His next stop is scheduled for September 18 at Colorado State University.
Well wishes began pouring in as news of the incident began to spread.
“Horrific to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot today in Utah. Political violence must be always and totally rejected. Praying for him and all who may have been injured or impacted,” Pete Buttigieg wrote on X.
California governor Gavin Newsom wrote, “The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.”
Kirk’s condition is not yet known.
