What happened
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who supported Donald Trump, was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University.
- Police say the attacker fired one shot from a nearby roof. They believe it was a planned attack. The FBI is helping with the case.
- The shooter has not been caught yet. Two people were questioned but later released.
- Leaders from both political sides condemned the attack. Trump called it a “dark moment for America” and blamed the “radical left” for creating political violence.
- Kirk was an important figure in the Republican Party’s new populist style. Trump has often said Kirk helped bring many young voters to support him.
Manhunt continues for suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting. Here’s what we know
The shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk is still free. Police said it was a planned attack at a college in Utah.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said only one person was involved and called it a political assassination.
President Donald Trump called Kirk’s death a “dark moment for America” and blamed the radical left for spreading hate and causing violence.
What happened:
- The attack: Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. Police said the shooter fired only one bullet, aiming at Kirk, from the roof of a building.
- His last moments: Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings when he was shot. He was taken to Timpanogos Regional Hospital by car, but he died there.
- Trump’s reaction: In a video message from the Oval Office, Trump said he felt “grief and anger.” He said Kirk inspired millions and that his death shocked the nation.
- Political violence in the US: This killing follows other recent attacks, including the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in June, a fire attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s house in April, and an attempt to assassinate Trump in July.
-Peace News Desk.