OREM, Utah — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
- HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
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Charlie Kirk speaks Wednesday before he was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem.
- Tess Crowley, The Deseret News
The crowd reacts Wednesday after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at the Utah Valley University in Orem.
- Tess Crowley, The Deseret News
Allison Hemingway-Witty cries Wednesday after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem.
- Tess Crowley, The Deseret News
Police work Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit.
- Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Then-former President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Turning Point CEO Charlie Kirk before speaking July 23, 2022, during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit in Tampa, Fla.
- Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press
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