Police have confirmed that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday. In footage shared on social media, attendees can be seen running from the scene as shots rang out.
Kirk, 31, was reportedly shot in the neck area at the Turning Point USA event, according to bystanders. Sources say he was whisked away by security
According to Kirk’s spokesperson, “Charlie Kirk has been shot at Utah Valley University. Condition unknown,” Fox News reported.
An update as to his condition is pending.
Authorities have someone is custody following the shooting, according to an alert sent to students.
DAILY MAIL reports:
Vice President JD Vance took to social media to ask for prayers for Kirk.
‘Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father,’ Vance wrote.
Republican Utah senator Mike Lee said: ‘I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.’
Right-wing pundit Candace Owens also reacted to the shooting.
She wrote: ‘Everyone please stop what you are doing and pray for Charlie Kirk. Please.’
‘Pray for Charlie Kirk,’ added fellow conservative pundit Michael Knowles.
BREAKING: Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk SHOT at college campus event
