Summary of US right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead on Utah campus - gunman at large | BBC News
Charlie Kirk, a prominent right-wing activist and close ally of former President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at a university campus in Utah. The shooting occurred during a campus event where Kirk was addressing students and engaging in a debate about gun crime and transgender shooters. Eyewitnesses described the moment as chaotic, with Kirk slumping down bleeding from his neck after a single gunshot. President Trump confirmed Kirk's death on social media, expressing condolences to Kirk’s family and praising his influence on young conservative voters and the MAGA movement.
Kirk, aged 31, was known for energizing youth support for Trump and was on a "comeback tour" at the time of the attack. His wife and children were reportedly present at the event. The incident has elicited widespread sympathy across the political spectrum, despite Kirk’s polarizing reputation. The shooting adds to ongoing concerns about political violence in the U.S., where Trump himself survived two assassination attempts last year. The event also reignites debates over gun control, particularly in Utah, a state known for permissive gun laws allowing open carry without a permit. Authorities report that the gunman remains at large.
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- Rita (BBC correspondent)
- Donald Trump (via social media statements)
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