Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The FBI says a person of interest has been released from custody following an interrogation.

What we know

The 31-year-old father of two had just started taking questions from the crowd when he was shot. In the last several years, Kirk had become one of the most influential conservative commentators through online videos. He also made several appearances supporting President Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign.

The FBI says the shooting investigation is ongoing, and the university is closed indefinitely.

Kirk was the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, which advocates for conservative politics and free speech on college campuses. He spoke at Okl

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