Polarizing conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was shot while debating students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about a day before he was scheduled to come to Colorado .

Kirk is best known for controversial statements and provactive social media content he's made over the years, including pushing the claim Aurora was taken over by Venezuelan gangs , defending far-right views and as an early supporter of President Donald Trump. He also founded Turning Point USA, a nonprofit that aims to create young conservatives through debates and speeches on college campuses.

At Utah Valley University on Wednesday, he was hosting a "Prove Me Wrong" table where students came up to him debate him on his conservative values. He planned to tour campuses in Utah, Colorado

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