Shots have been fired at a Charlie Kirk event at Utah Valley University in Orem. Footage from the scene showed event goers screaming as shots rang out on Wednesday.
The conservative firebrand, 31, was reportedly shot in the neck area, according to bystander accounts.
People at the event took to social media to share details of the moment someone opened fire at the conservative’s event as he conducted a Q & A session with students.
Kirk published a post on X just minutes before reports of the shooting emerged.
‘WE. ARE. SO. BACK,’ Kirk wrote at 2.23pm EST.
‘Utah Valley University is FIRED UP and READY for the first stop back on the American Comeback Tour.’
Kirk published a post on X just minutes before reports of the shooting emerged
Republican Utah senator Mike Lee said: ‘I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.’
Right-wing pundit Candace Owens also reacted to the shooting.
She wrote: ‘Everyone please stop what you are doing and pray for Charlie Kirk. Please.’
‘Pray for Charlie Kirk,’ added fellow conservative pundit Michael Knowles.
