WASHINGTON — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died following in Utah. He was 31 years old.

President Donald Trump confirmed the news of the 31-year-old's death on Wednesday.

"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.," the president said on "Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"

Trump said he at federal buildings to be flown at half-staff until Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

FBI director Kash Patel confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a suspect is in custody.

Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday while at Utah Valley Un

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