OREM, Utah —

Charlie Kirk , the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at a Utah college.

Kirk was a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump. He led an effort to remake the GOP's get-out-the-vote effort in the 2024 election based on the theory there were thousands of Trump supporters who rarely vote but could be persuaded to vote. Latest Forecast

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His killing on Wednesday is the latest example of political violence in the U.S. spanning a range of political ideologies and affecting both major political parties.

Here's what to know about Kirk's shooting:

One gunshot fired from a roof

Kirk was speaking at a debate hosted by

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