Authorities say was killed by a single shot in an apparent targeted attack during an outdoor event Wednesday at . Kirk co-founded the conservative youth organization and was a close ally of President Donald Trump.

“This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. “I want to be very clear this is a political assassination.”

Authorities are seeking a new person of interest in the shooting and have no one currently in custody, an official said.

The shooting comes amid a spike in in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum.

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Who is Charlie Kirk?

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Charlie Kirk was a conservative political activist, commentator, and author. He was best known as

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