Popular conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed while hosting an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday afternoon.

Kirk was a close friend and ally of President Donald Trump and considered the face of the young, conservative movement.

His debates on college campuses, where he often sparred with students who both agreed and disagreed with him, frequently went viral on social media, drawing nationwide attention to the political organization that he founded, Turning Point USA.

Locally, Kirk made waves at UC Davis back in March of 2023.

He hosted a speaking event at the University Credit Union Center and was met with tense and at times violent protests outside as demonstrators clashed with police, leading to two people being arrested.

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