Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University and the suspect is in custody, the school said in a statement.

"Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk," Utah Valley University posted on social media. "He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody."

Kirk was speaking to students from an outdoor tent when he was shot. A Utah Valley University alert said a single shot was fired.

The FBI is responding to the scene.

Kirk is a close ally of President Trump, who posted on social media about it. 2m ago

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