Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Utah University Shooting

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University during the kickoff of his 'American Comeback Tour.' The shooting occurred as Kirk was answering audience questions about mass shooters, including a query about transgender individuals, when a single bullet struck him in the neck. Videos from the event show the immediate chaos and bloodshed, with Kirk succumbing to his injuries shortly after being rushed to a hospital. President Donald Trump, a close ally of Kirk, publicly mourned his death and extended sympathies to his family. The university campus was closed indefinitely following the incident, and although an initial suspect was detained, authorities later clarified that person was not the shooter, with the suspect still at large. Kirk was a prominent conservative voice known for his campus activism and had been featured at multiple Republican National Conventions and media outlets.