A chilling video has emerged exhibiting a sniper lurking on the roof of the Losee Centre at Utah Valley University, following the taking pictures of Charlie Kirk throughout a Turning Point USA occasion on Wednesday.
Kirk was tragically shot within the neck and later died in hospital after being rushed there in a vital situation.
Donald Trump confirmed the devastating information on his social media platform Truth Social.
He stated: “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. 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. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Campus debate turns to tragedy
The influential conservative speaker was well-known for holding open-air debates on campuses throughout the nation.
Mr Kirk, 31, was chatting with college students when somebody opened hearth on the college on Wednesday, in response to officers.
A shot was fired at 12:20 native time as Kirk was taking a query from a scholar. Video exhibits him instantly collapse and blood may be seen on his neck.
Political figures pay tribute
US Vice President JD Vance has simply posted on social media. “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,” he writes.
The right-wing activist posted footage on his TikTok account simply minutes earlier than the taking pictures right now, Wednesday September 10.
He advised the group: “That’s a lot of people, Utah. Gather up.
“I’m going to be right here for a few hours, get comfy.”
University closes as manhunt continues
Utah Valley University is closed for the rest of the day and the suspect is still at large.
A spokesperson for Utah Valley University has retracted an earlier claim that a suspect in the shooting of Mr Kirk is in custody.
In a statement provided to Deseret News in Utah, university spokesperson Scott Trotter said: “We can verify that Mr Kirk was shot, however we do not know his situation. The suspect isn’t in custody. Police are nonetheless investigating Campus is closed for the remainder of the day.”
Eyewitness footage shows panic
Footage taken by eyewitnesses shows crowds of people fleeing the scene after the dramatic shooting took place.
According to officials, Kirk was shot from about 200 yards away, on the opposite side of the quad where he was speaking.
Family present during attack
Kirk’s family were all in attendance at the university campus with him.
“Pray for [Kirk] his spouse Erika, their two kids, and all who had been current at Utah Valley University,” Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin posted on X.
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