
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University and the suspect is in custody, the school posted on social media.
A Turning Point USA staffer said Kirk was shot in the neck and is currently at a local hospital. His condition is unknown.
Kirk was speaking to students from an outdoor tent when he was shot. A Utah Valley University alert said a single shot was fired.
The FBI is responding to the scene.
Kirk is a close ally of President Trump, who posted on social media about it.