BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shot At Utah Campus Event

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot at a university event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, multiple sources confirm to The Daily Wire.

Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during one of his signature events at the college campus in Orem, Utah. According to sources at the event, Kirk appeared to be hit in the neck area by a single gun shot. His condition is unknown.

Reporters on the scene from local Deseret News say a suspect was taken into custody. The suspect appears to be an older white male, according to images from the scene. FBI Director Kash Patel said minutes after the attack that agents were on the way to the university.

Prayers poured in immediately for Kirk, who has emerged as a leading conservative voice and played a central role in President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. Kirk has been a major figure in the conservative movement since founding Turning Point USA in 2012. The conservative commentator was well known for his campus speeches and debates with liberal students.

President Donald Trump called on all his supporter to pray for Kirk.

“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” Trump said.

“Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father,” added Vice President JD Vance.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said that FBI and ATF agents were on the scene, adding, “PRAY FOR CHARLIE.”

Utah Governor Spencer Cox said that he was being briefed on “the violence directed at Charlie Kirk during his visit to Utah Valley University today.”

“Those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act. Our prayers are with Charlie, his family, and all those affected,” Cox added.

Others on social media also posted that they were praying for Kirk. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted, “Prayers for Charlie Kirk. An incredible Christian, American, and human being. May the healing hand of Jesus Christ be upon him.”

Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro wrote, “Pray for Charlie and all other innocents.”

Daily Wire host Matt Walsh added, “Charlie Kirk is a great man and a great fighter for the cause. Most importantly he’s a husband and a father. I’m praying for him and his family right now. Please do the same.”

Daily Wire host Michael Knowles also urged his followers to pray for Kirk.

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