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As it happened: US Conservative commentator, Trump ally Charlie Kirk killed in shooting

15:49 pm on 11 September 2025

Conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has been shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University, Donald Trump says.

Kirk was a close ally of the US President.

A Utah Valley spokesperson said Kirk was shot in the neck and taken to hospital. Video from the scene showed a large crowd fleeing after a single shot rang out.

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