The CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA has been shot at an event at a Utah college. ‌

Videos posted to social media show Charlie Kirk - who was attending an event at Utah Valley University - speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogan “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong”. ‌

A single shot rings out and Mr Kirk can be seen reaching for his neck with his right hand. ‌

Stunned spectators can be heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away.

Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA, said: “We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie.” ‌

The Associated Press was able to confirm the videos were taken at the Sorensen Cen

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