Summary
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot and killed at a college event in Utah. The shooter is still at large, and authorities are investigating the incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation and concerns about political violence in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
- The shooter used a single shot and escaped amid the chaos.
- Authorities have not identified a motive and are searching for the shooter.
- Two people were detained but later released as they were not connected to the shooting.
- President Trump called Kirk a "martyr" and criticized political rhetoric.
- U.S. flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff in Kirk's honor.
- Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to meet with Kirk's family in Salt Lake City.
