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Reactions to the shooting death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk

Poynter · Tom Jones · last updated

In a horrific act caught on video, Charlie Kirk — right-wing influencer, daily talk show host, ally of President Donald Trump and the leader of Turning Point USA, the nation’s powerful right-wing youth activist organization — was shot and killed Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Shortly after the shooting, Kirk was pronounced dead. He was 31.

Sitting on a stage covered by a tent, Kirk was about 20 minutes into his event on Wednesday afternoon when he appeared to be shot at least once, in the neck. Cellphone videos from those at the outdoor event captured the moment it happened, including one that was very graphic. After the popping sound of gunfire, Kirk’s body went limp and spectators began screaming and running.

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