In a sickening disruption of the conservative political narrative, Charlie Kirk, the outspoken founder of Turning Point USA, was shot today at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident unfolded at an event dubbed the “American Comeback Tour,” a rallying cry for conservative youth activism, where Kirk was speaking before a crowd of eager supporters. Advertisement

The Moment the Shot Rang Out

Eyewitnesses recount a chilling moment captured on video: Kirk was mid-speech when a sharp gunshot echoed across the venue. Video footage shows Kirk clutching his neck and briefly staggering as panic erupted among attendees who scattered in confusion and fear. The university described it as a single gunshot fired from a nearby structure, escalating the atmosphere of tension within seconds.

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