Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and Donald Trump ally, was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Kirk is a well-known right-wing activist who helped found conservative youth organization Turning Point USA. He has millions of followers on social media and is considered one of the most popular conservative media personalities. Advertisement
Kirk is known for attending events at high schools and colleges across the country while advocating for right-wing views.
Because of this, Kirk seen by some as a controversial figure, as he tends to argue with people who do not agree with his points of view. He often records these arguments and posts them to social media for people to discuss.