Conservative speaker Charlie Kirk was shot during a Q&A

Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday while hosting an event at Utah Valley University, according to a statement from the organization.

Aubrey Laitsch, a public relations manager for Turning Point USA, confirmed the incident, stating, “We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie.” The shooting reportedly occurred while Kirk was speaking at an outdoor event on campus. A suspect is in custody, and the university has placed the campus on lockdown.

Videos posted to social media from the event show Kirk sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out, and Kirk c

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