Charlie Kirk, the controversial conservative activist, has been shot while speaking at a college campus.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, as he addressed a large crowd of students, with thousands in attendance.
The controversial MAGA influencer, who is the executive director of Turning Point USA, was attacked during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in the U.S.
Footage shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows Kirk speaking at the event when a loud bang is heard, and he appears to be struck in the neck.
The video depicts the conservative commentator shutting his eyes and falling backward in his chair as blood is seen coming from the wound.
People nearby can be heard gasping before several rush toward him.
Another clip, shared by TMZ, captures the scene from further back in the crowd, showing the chaotic aftermath as attendees scream and scatter in panic.
In one video, a person calls out: “Oh my god!” while another yells: “Go! Run, run, run.”
Turning Point USA says told TMZ: “This is an ongoing situation. We can confirm that Charlie Kirk has been shot.
“He is in the hospital, and we are praying for him at this time.”
Following reports of an active shooter, an evacuation was initiated at the UVU campus.
The shooter is in custody, according to UVU.
Political figures have publicly denounced the shooting of the conservative activist, including President Donald Trump.
In a public statement, the 79-year-old said: “We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!”
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the act ‘disgusting, vile, and reprehensible,’ adding: “We must reject political violence in EVERY form.”
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro briefly took to social media to urge his followers to ‘pray for Charlie and all other innocents.’
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