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UTAH, USA – Conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk has been shot dead.
Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, had been attending a campus event at Utah Valley University.
The outspoken podcaster had just finished answering a question about transgender mass shooters when a shot rang out.
The 31-year-old was struck on the neck, and was rushed to hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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Utah Valley University confirmed the incident on its social media pages, and cancelled all classes until further notice.
“UVU campus is closed. Classes cancelled. Those on campus, secure in place until police officers can escort you safely off campus,” the university posted on its X account.
