Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event

And we do continue to follow that breaking news. Conservative activist

Charlie Kirk has been shot at an event that he was hosting at Utah College.

Caroline Coles is in the newsroom following the very latest on this one. Caroline. Yeah, a lot of new information coming in since we first reported this breaking news not too long ago. I want to take you to where all of this happened. This was around 12 30 p.m. Mountain time during a stop on his american comeback tour.nesses say a single gunshot rang out in the midst of that.

But you see people running away after hearing that gunshot. That gunshot striked Kirk in the neck, sending the crowd as you see just running throughout campus. A suspect whose identity has not yet

been released was taken into custody without further incident. Now we understand the FBI local authorities are quoting the FBI throughout campus. A susp has not yet been released without further incident. the FBI. Local authorities what happened. No motive been confirmed. But I wan

background as to who Char who don't know. He's only conservative activist. He turning point USA. That's an organization really aimed at promoting conservative values on college campuses across the country, like he was doing right there

at Utah Valley University. When he was just 18 years old, he has since become a really prominent voice in right wing political circles. I don't think people understand how huge he was. He is a polarizing figure,

really praised by supporters for advocating free speech and conservative principles, but also criticized by others who say his rhetoric often fuels division and controversy. Apparently, according to students on that campus, a lot of students did not want him going to that event.

He has been involved in h battles and as a frequent media outlets. So this re of outrage across the cou about what happened at th want to take you to some

shooting happened at Utah That's Kirk right there. He's on the stage. He's addressing a big crowd of students and attendees. This is all a part of his. American comeback tour,

again known for his energetic speaking style, often engaging directly with young audiences. Again, his mission to promote conservative values and support for the president's we are getting

some sound in from some witnesses and I want to go to that sound. Let's listen in. conservative values and support for the president. We are getting some sound in from some witnesses and I wanna go to that sound, let's listen in.

So the question was about shooters and before Charlie Kirk could pick up the mic again, that's when the shot happened.

And Eva, could you see the shooter? Could you see where the shots were coming from? Can you describe for us what happened after if you could see the aid that was rendered to Charlie Kirk? So um, and then I dropped to the

ground, so we didn't see with

our own eyes. Um Charlie hit the ground. We saw him fall. Um but. It looks like the shot came and it hit. He was facing us and it looks like it hit the left side of his neck. Um, but it looks like the shot came and it hit. He was facing us and it looks

like it hit the left side of his neck. Um, and so where we were, though, it's interesting. It's kind of like a stadium. So it was a big bowl. It was a big bowl. So it's Charlie normally platforms is just sitting on the side of like the pavement and everyone's at eye level with

him. But with this, he was more down lower and then everyone was around him and like. We have the president as well. Take a look at your screen. Posting on Truth Social saying we all must pray for Charlie Kirk who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. God bless him. We also have a tweet from JD Vance. I'll just read it. He posted say a prayer for Charlie

Kirk, a generally good guy and a young father he posted 14 minutes ago. Also saying dear God protect Charlie and his darkest hour at posting a picture of himself with Charlie Kirk and the president's son there as well.

Also, this is from FBI Director Cash Patel posting. We are closely monitoring reports of the tragic shooting involving Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones and everyone affected agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in

full support of the ongoing response and investigation. So at this point we are just waiting to figure out the status of him and also learn more about the suspect and what prompted him to do this. Janice. Okay, Caroline, keep us suspect and what prompted him to do this. Janice. Okay, Caroline, keep us

posted on any news that you find out. Thank you.