A major manhunt is underway in the USA following the shooting of Donald Trump ally and American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.

The 31-year-old was shot and killed at an event at Utah college on Wednesday in a killing that has been branded a 'political assassination'.

Immediately before the shooting, Mr Kirk was taking questions during a debate about mass shootings and gun violence.

“Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” the person asked.

Mr Kirk responded: “Too many.”

The questioner followed up: “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?”

“Counting or not counting gang violence?” Mr Kirk asked. Then a single shot rang out which appeared to hit Mr Kik in the neck.

Police are

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