President Donald Trump has ordered flags across the nation to be flown at half-staff until Sept. 14 following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10.

Trump also ordered flags at military posts and embassies to remain at half-staff until Sept. 14, according to a White House proclamation provided to USA TODAY.

Kirk, 31, was shot during a question-and-answer session with students. Trump confirmed Kirk's death in a post on Truth Social calling the right-wing personality and close ally "Great, and even Legendary."

Two people were arrested after the shooting but later released and are not believed to be the shooter, authorities said.

The proclamation to lower the flags after Ki

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