Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event; US president reacts, 'We must all pray...'

US conservative activist and a prominent Trump ally, Charlie Kirk, was shot at during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Multiple media reports quoted police officials who confirmed the incident. He has been hospitalised, and the extent of his injuries is unknown. US President Donald Trump reacted to the incident and said that all must pray for Kirk, caling him a ‘great guy.’

Kirk is best known as the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He is also a podcast host with millions of followers. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. A graphical video of the incident is doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Kirk is seen seated on the stage as a bullet hits his neck and blood pours out. The authenticity of the video is unknown.

US Vice President JD Vance reacted to the incident and said, "Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father." FBI boss Kash Patel said that an investigation is underway and “agents will be on the scene quickly.” California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the attack on Charlie Kirk is “disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.” He also added, “In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.” Former VP Kamala Harris also reacted to the incident, saying she is “deeply disturbed.” She added, “Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence.”