Afghanistan, Sept. 11 -- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, a close ally of Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at a Utah university event, sparking bipartisan condemnation and FBI investigation.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed on Wednesday while delivering a speech at an outdoor university event in Orem, Utah. He was 31. Videos on social media showed Kirk clutching his neck and collapsing as gunfire erupted, sending the crowd fleeing in panic.
President Trump reacted within hours, posting on Truth Social that "the great and even legendary Charlie Kirk has passed." He praised Kirk's ability to inspire young Americans, calling him a patriot who devoted his life...