Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus event; suspect in custody, university says

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.

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