(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.

In a Truth Social post , President Donald Trump announced:

“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

FBI Director Kash Patel and other law enforcement officials said a person suspected in the shooting has been taken into custod

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