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I'm Drew Nelson, Breaking Now, Trump ally Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old head of Turning Point USA, is shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University in Orham.

The shooting took place about 20 minutes into his speech.

Bysanders said Kirk was hit in the neck while answering student questions.

A UVU alert confirmed, quote,

a single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker.

Police are investigating now suspect in custody.

Video from the scene showed students running as the shots rang out,

and Kirk being rushed away by his security team.

His condition remains unknown.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox posted on X,

quote, 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. Utah Senator Mike Lee wrote, quote,

Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.

Vice President Vance added on X, quote,

say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy, and a young father.

FBI director Cash Patel said, quote,

we are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk

at Utah Valley University.

Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone involved.

Agents will be on the scene quickly, and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response.

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