Right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk has been hit after shots were fired while he was speaking at Utah Valley University, according to reports.

A university spokesperson told NBC News that Kirk was giving a presentation when shots were fired and "to the best of our knowledge he was hit and taken with his security team away from the premises."

A university spokesman said a suspect is in custody.

President Trump has commented, saying: "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom."

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