Charlie Kirk, The co-founder of Internet Personality and Co-founder USA filmed Wednesday afternoon at Utah Valley University (UVU), where he held an event. His situation is currently unknown.
Lock immediately according to UVU Deseret News. UVU police are Emergency announcement The shootings on campus occurred on campus.
Police said the suspect was detained. However, BBC Report A UVU spokesman said the attacker has not been arrested yet. The identity of the attacker is not known yet.
UVU police did not answer the phone number connected. A U.S. spokesperson for the U.S. TP did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
FBI Director Kash Patel in a comment x. “Our idea is with Charlie, his loved ones and everyone affected. The agency will be on the scene quickly, with the FBI fully supporting the ongoing response and investigation.”
“We know about the incident and respond to the scene,” Sandra Baker, spokesman for the Salt Lake City FBI, told Wired in a statement.
Utah Senator Mike Lee in a post xsaid he was “stalking the situation” at UVU and “praying for Charlie Kirk and the students there.” Vice President JD Vance also released x: “Pray for the real good man and young father, Charlie Kirk.
“We all have to pray for Charlie Kirk who was shot. A good man from top to bottom. God bless him.” The White House did not immediately respond to a wired request for comment.
Shortly after the reports of the shooting began to circulate, the shooting began to appear on social media on Wednesday afternoon.
Kirk’s stop in Utah is part of the “American Comeback Journey” of the U.S. TP, where he held a signature “Prove Me Wrong” debate on campus. At Utah Valley University and Utah State University, these activities sparked Strong rebound: More than 6,000 students and faculty members Sign a petition Utah state administrators are urging to cancel Kirk’s appearance later this month, believing his presence conflicts with campus commitments to inclusion. Critics described the trip as a “campus martyr” strategy that aims to generate viral content through protest or cancellation.
Kirk, 31, has appeared in a defense of freedom of speech, and is also an opportunity to promote his brand of Christian nationalist conservatives.
Turning Point USA, which started in 2012, has grown into a well-funded right-wing event center. The organization, along with the political advocacy department, has become a key player in the MAGA movement, bringing millions of dollars into the supportive “Chasing Vote” movement. Election of picky candidates.
Other reports by Makena Kelly, Jake Lahut and Caroline Haskins.
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