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

A Turning Point USA staffer said Kirk was shot in the neck and is currently at a local hospital. His condition is unknown.

A person who was taken into custody has been released, the university said.

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. 1m ago

No suspect in custody at this time

The shooting suspect is apparently still at large, and a search is underway, three sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News. The uni

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