University officials said shots were fired from a nearby building roughly 20 minutes into Kirk’s presentation.By Vered Weiss, World Israel NewsConservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, prompting panic among attendees and swift condemnation from political leaders.University officials said shots were fired from a nearby building roughly 20 minutes into Kirk’s presentation, hosted by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA, the organization he co-founded in 2012.Witnesses said Kirk was struck, after which his security team quickly removed him from the scene. The extent of his injuries was not immediately clear.Videos shared on social media appeared to show Kirk recoiling in his seat under a tent bearing the “American Comeback Tour” banner, with blood visible on his neck as the crowd rushed to safety. The university confirmed that the courtyard was cleared and later said a suspect was in custody.The FBI said it was closely monitoring the incident. “Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X. “Agents will be on the scene quickly, and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation.”Prominent political figures reacted swiftly. President Donald Trump called Kirk “a great guy from top to bottom” and urged Americans to “pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot.” Vice President JD Vance also posted on X, encouraging prayers for the activist. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox condemned the shooting, vowing that “those responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life.”Kirk, 30, is one of the most visible pro-Trump activists in the United States. He co-founded Turning Point USA to promote conservative values among high school and college students and has since built a large following through speeches, media appearances, and social media.Just hours before the attack, Kirk had posted about the event at Utah Valley University, writing that the campus was “fired up and ready” for the first stop on his tour.The shooting brought a sudden halt to the program and left both supporters and critics awaiting word on Kirk’s condition as investigators pieced together what happened.This is a developing story.The post Charlie Kirk shot during Utah Valley University event, suspect in custody appeared first on World Israel News.