Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk at California State University, Northridge in Southern California on March 6, 2025

Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot near the neck during a live question-and-answer session at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday, according to multiple media sources.

The event, part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour,” took place under a tent on the school's Orem, Utah campus. Witnesses say shots were fired during the student Q&A, and video footage circulating online appears to show Kirk being struck and clutching his neck.

Campus police has confirmed that shots were fired and reported that a suspect is in custody. According to reports, the university was placed under lockdown in response to the incident.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) reacted to the news and wrote on the social platform X: "The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form."

President Donald Trump also responded to the incident. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.