SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Charlie Kirk, a right-wing influencer who previously appeared at San Francisco State University, was shot at an event in Utah Wednesday. Kirk was in Utah to kick off his "The American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University at noon local time.
The influencer was expected to host his familiar "prove me wrong" table, as he did at SFSU, when the violent incident occurred. Turning Point USA, the right-wing organization Kirk founded, confirmed the shooting to the Associated Press.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) tweeted that he was "tracking the situation" at the university.
"Please join me in praying for Charlie Kirk and the students gathered there," the senator tweeted.
Oracle’s Larry Ellison topples Elon Musk to become ‘world’s richest man’: reportAccording to a report in the Deseret News, Kirk, who is CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck.
Initial reports indicated that a suspect in the shooting was taken into custody. However, according to Deseret News, officials now say that no suspect is in custody.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom took to X to condemn the attack, calling it "disgusting, vile, and reprehensible."
"In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form," the governor tweeted.
Kirk was previously a guest on the inaugural episode of Newsom's podcast.
"We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"
"Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk," tweeted Vice President JD Vance, "a genuinely good guy and a young father."
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said he was being briefed by law enforcement on the incident and would continue to share updates.
"Those responsible will be held accountable," the governor tweeted. "Violence has no place in our public life."
"I'm horrified by the attack on Charlie Kirk," tweeted San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, "political violence is never acceptable. We must condemn it in the strongest possible ways for the sake of our democracy. Praying for Charlie and his family."
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris tweeted that she was "deeply disturbed by the shooting."
"Doug and I send our prayers to Charlie Kirk and his family," Harris tweeted. "Let me be clear: Political violence has no place in America. I condemn this act, and we all must work together to ensure this does not lead to more violence."
"The horrific shooting today at Utah Valley University is reprehensible," tweeted Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. "Political violence has absolutely no place in our nation. All Americans should pray for Charlie Kirk's recovery and hold the entire UVU community in our hearts as they endure the trauma of this gun violence."
The Associated Press is reporting that Kirk is in critical condition following the shooting.
Kirk appeared with anti-trans athlete activist Riley Gaines at an event at SFSU back in May.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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