OREM, Utah — Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump confirmed the death of his close ally, sharing on Truth Social, "No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us."

After several hours of questions about the shooter, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed on social media that "the subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody." He did not immediately provide any additional information, though Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also confirmed that a person of intere

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