Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-one-understood-america-better-trump-announces-death-of-ally-charlie-kirk-after-utah-university-shooting-1757537181910">Charlie Kirk was fatally shot </a>in on Wednesday (Sep 10) at an event at Utah Valley University. He was immediately taken to the hospital after the incident but he succumbed to his injurues. Notably, Kirk, who was vocal about his views on gun violence in America, was answering a question regarding mass shooting when he was shot, according to several videos circulating on social media. He was 31.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to The New York Times, someone had asked him if he knew how many mass shooters there had been in America over the past ten years. “Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk responded right before he was shot. The video showed that he had moved his hand toward his neck as he fell off his chair. A graphical video of his shooting which is doing the rounds on social media showed a bullet hitting his neck and blood gushing out.&nbsp;Announcing his death, United States President Trump called him a ‘patriot’ and "legendary" figure who deeply understood the youth of America. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, extended condolences, on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania Trump, to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour.&nbsp;<h2>Who was Charlie Kirk?</h2>Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism.&nbsp;Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing” but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign. Kirk is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve whom he married in 2021 and two children.&nbsp;<h2>Who shot him?</h2>A suspect was taken into custody but has now been released, after the police said that he was not the actual shooter. The suspect was identified as Michael Mallinson. However, as the news of Kirk's death was shared by Trump, Utah Valley University clarified that there is no one in custody. &nbsp;In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter said in a statement that a single shot had rung out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus Kirk was beginning to speak at his planned rally.&nbsp;

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event while discussing mass shootings. He was 31. Trump called him a "patriot." No shooter in custody. Kirk was founder of TPUSA, a Trump ally, and a leading voice in youth conservatism.

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in on Wednesday (Sep 10) at an event at Utah Valley University. He was immediately taken to the hospital after the incident but he succumbed to his injurues. Notably, Kirk, who was vocal about his views on gun violence in America, was answering a question regarding mass shooting when he was shot, according to several videos circulating on social media. He was 31. According to The New York Times, someone had asked him if he knew how many mass shooters there had been in America over the past ten years. “Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk responded right before he was shot. The video showed that he had moved his hand toward his neck as he fell off his chair. A graphical video of his shooting which is doing the rounds on social media showed a bullet hitting his neck and blood gushing out. Announcing his death, United States President Trump called him a ‘patriot’ and "legendary" figure who deeply understood the youth of America. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, extended condolences, on behalf of himself and First Lady Melania Trump, to Kirk’s wife Erika and his family. Trump also announced that American flags at all state institutions will be flown at half-mast in his honour. Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk was was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump ally. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism. Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing” but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign. Kirk is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve whom he married in 2021 and two children. Who shot him? A suspect was taken into custody but has now been released, after the police said that he was not the actual shooter. The suspect was identified as Michael Mallinson. However, as the news of Kirk's death was shared by Trump, Utah Valley University clarified that there is no one in custody. In statements on social media, the university said the classes are suspended until further notice and urged students to leave the campus immediately. Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter said in a statement that a single shot had rung out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus Kirk was beginning to speak at his planned rally.

Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah Valley University event while discussing mass shootings. He was 31. Trump called him a "patriot." No shooter in custody. Kirk was founder of TPUSA, a Trump ally, and a leading voice in youth conservatism.

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'How many shooters...': Trump ally Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking about mass shootings