Charlie Kirk shooting LIVE: Donald Trump issues statement after Utah campus horror

Donald Trump has reacted after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at an event at a Utah college.

The US President wrote on Truth Social: "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot. A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!"

Kirk was shot when speaking into a microphone at a Utah college.

Utah Valley University said the suspect is in custody and police are investigating. In a statement, the university said "a single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker."

Kirk is a supporter of President Donald Trump. His family was present at the university campus when he was shot.

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