WASHINGTON — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot while speaking at an event in Utah.

Kirk, a popular conservative political activist and media personality, was at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah as part of his "American Comeback Tour." This was his first stop since resuming the tour.

Trump announced his deathin a post on Truth Social.

President Donald Trump

"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!" - on Truth Social

"In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American P

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