Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, has died after being shot at a college event, the president said. ‌

The co-founder and CEO of the youth organisation Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old is the latest victim of political violence across the United States. ‌

Videos posted to social media from Utah Valley University show Mr Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” ‌

A single shot rings out and Mr Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as his neck is injured.

Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away. The Associated Press was able to confirm the videos were taken at Sorensen Centre courty

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