Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah campus

Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University.

The shooter is believed to have fired from a nearby roof in what authorities describe as a "targeted attack." A manhunt is ongoing, with two initially suspected individuals later released.

President Donald Trump condemned the incident, attributing Kirk's death to political violence stemming from the "radical left."

Kirk, known for his influence in the Republican Party and social media activism, was praised for mobilizing the youth vote by Trump.

Israeli leaders mourned Kirk, a vocal pro-Israel advocate, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling him a "lion-hearted friend of Israel."

Videos show the moments leading up to Kirk's shooting, with authorities suspecting a rooftop gunman. The FBI is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Witnesses described the chaotic scene following the shooting, with security present but an open event space.

Vigils are being held nationwide in honor of Kirk, with authorities continuing their investigation into the shooting.

Lawmakers expressed shock and called for heightened security measures following Kirk's killing, emphasizing the need for civility in political discourse.

First Lady Melania Trump expressed condolences for Kirk's family, highlighting the impact of compassionate awareness.

Utah officials and witnesses expressed disbelief at the shooting, emphasizing that such violence is not characteristic of the area.

The shooter's planning and execution are complicating the search, with authorities believing the incident was targeted and carried out by someone with shooting experience.

Utah Valley University, where the shooting occurred, expressed condolences and emphasized the campus as a place for open and respectful debate.

UVU, located in Orem, is the largest public university in Utah, with tens of thousands of students enrolled. The university will be closed until the following week.