Shots were fired during a presentation involving right-wing activist and Chicago-area native Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University Wednesday.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the university said Kirk was about 20 minutes into a presentation when shots were fired from a nearby building. It was not immediately clear if Kirk was struck by the gunfire.
Ellen Treanor, the associate vice president of strategic and communication management, said Kirk was believed to have been “hit” and was “taken with his security team away from the premises.” The courtyard where the event was being held was ultimately cleared, Treanor said.
President Donald Trump wrote on social media asking for prayers for Kirk.
“We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!” the post read.
Sen. Mike Lee said he was “tracking the situation” and asked followers on X to “join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there.”
The university told NBC News it appeared only a single gunshot was fired and no other injuries were immediately reported.
FBI Director Kash Patel also wrote on X shortly after the scene unfolded, saying “we are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.”
“Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation,” the post read.
Kirk, a suburban Chicago native and supporter of President Donald Trump, is the founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group.
He was scheduled to appear at the university for a so-called “The American Comeback Tour,” which was “hosted by the TPUSA chapter at Utah Valley.”
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