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Controversial conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Footage from the incident shows Kirk bleeding profusely after being shot at what appears to be close range.

Police say a suspect has been arrested and is currently in custody.

Kirk was rushed to a nearby hospital, and he is reportedly in critical condition.

Former Utah congressman Jason Chaffetz was at the event and told Fox News that Kirk was shot while answering a question about recent mass shootings.

“He fell back to his left. Everybody hit the deck. Everybody was screaming, then everybody was running,” Chaffetz said (via The New York Post ).

“Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affecte

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