Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University, according to multiple reports.
Videos shared on social media Kirk is shown sitting under the white canopy and speaking when he suddenly falls down as he hears a loud pop. Kirk’s spokesman told the Associated Press that he was shot. Kirk’s condition is unknown.
Utah Senator Mike Lee, Posted Shortly after circulating the video online, he was “closely tracking the situation at Utah Valley University.”
“Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk, and the students gathered there,” he said.
Conservative political activist Kirk was in Utah for his “prove me wrong” journey, which began Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Like many of his events, the trip attracted supporters and protesters.
This is a developmental story as more information is available
