This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot in the neck during his speaking event at Utah Valley University.
His death was confirmed by President Donald Trump on Truth Social.
At the time of the shooting, Kirk was being asked about mass shootings and attendees immediately ducked for cover as gunfire was heard at 12:20 p.m. Kirk was taken away by his security team and the university was placed on lockdown.
According to a UVU statement, there was "a shot fired from the top of the Losee Center. Someone appeared to be at the top of the building or somewhere inside." Classes have been canceled for the day.
The status of the shooter is unclear.
Kirk's speech at UVU was part of the American Comeback Tour hosted by Turning Point USA. He was scheduled to visit Utah State University at the end of the month.
The FBI is monitoring the situation. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was being briefed by law enforcement and that he would share updates as they become available.
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