Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has been confirmed dead after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Video shows him clutching his neck before collapsing as the crowd fled in panic.

Authorities said the shot was fired from a nearby building, with a suspect now in custody. Political leaders, including Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel, expressed shock and prayers, calling the killing a tragic act of political violence.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has been confirmed dead after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University. Video shows him clutching his neck before collapsing as the crowd fled in panic.

Authorities said the shot was fired from a nearby building, with a suspect now in custody. Political leaders, including Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel, expressed shock and prayers, calling the killing a tragic act of political violence. Read more below