Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was well known for his anti-LGBTQ+ stance prior to being fatally shot at a speaking event in Utah, including calling trans people a “throbbing middle finger to God”.

Known for his gun rights advocacy as well as his anti-LGBTQ+ views , Kirk, 31, was holding one of his ‘Prove Me Wrong’ debate events – where students are invited to challenge his political opinions – at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (10 September) when he was killed .

In a video seen by PinkNews, Kirk was surrounded by audience members on the campus as he discussed trans shooters and mass shootings – an increasingly prevalent conservative talking point – when a loud gunshot rang out and he jolted back in his chair, blood pouring from his neck.

Kirk was transported to hospital but later

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