(Gray News) - Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative political activist, died after he was shot in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to President Donald Trump.

In a Truth Social post , Trump wrote:

“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!”

EN ESPAÑOL | Muere Charlie Kirk, activista conservador y aliado de Trump tras ser baleado en acto universitario

The university confirmed the shooting in a post on X , writing:

“Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at th

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