BREAKING: Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At US Varsity

BREAKING: Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At US Varsity

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist and ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.

Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on social media, saying he died from his injuries.

“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us,” Trump wrote.

“Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife, Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Witnesses said a single gunshot rang out during a Q&A session. Video showed Kirk collapsing as the crowd panicked.

The university reported the shooting happened around midday. Officials first said a suspect was in custody, but later reports suggested otherwise.

Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz, who was at the event, confirmed the attack to Fox News.

“First question was about religion. He went on for about 15-20 minutes. Second question, interestingly, was about transgender shooters, mass shooters, and in the midst of that, the shot rang out,” a visibly shaken Chaffetz told the network.

“As soon as that shot went out, he fell back,” he said. “Everybody hit the deck, everybody… a lot of people started screaming, and then everybody started running.”