CHARLIE KIRK SHOT IN UTAH

Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, has been shot in the neck.

According to Kirk's spokesperson, "Charlie Kirk has been shot at Utah Valley University. Condition unknown.

Kirk had been scheduled to appear at Utah Valley University on Wednesday as part of his American Comeback Tour, with another stop at Utah State University later this month. His appearances have drawn protests and petitions from student groups critical of his views.

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Suspect in custody, university says

A suspect is in custody and police are investing the shooting, Utah Valley University told students in an alert this afternoon.

FBI monitoring shooting reports; Vance asks people to pray for Kirk

The FBI is closely monitoring reports of a shooting involving Kirk, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected," Patel wrote in a post on X. "Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation."

Trump and addresses shooting

Trump just addressed the shooting on his social media site, Truth Social.

"We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," Trump wrote. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"

Vice President JD Vance responded to reports that Kirk was shot, encouraging others to "say a prayer" for the right-wing activist in a post on X.

"I am tracking the situation at Utah Valley University closely. Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there," Utah Senator Mike Lee said.

"Pls join me in praying for Charlie Kirk," Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a post on X.

"Our prayers are with Charlie Kirk," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said, also on X.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, wrote in her own post that, "Charlie Kirk has been shot! Pray for him!"