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Who shot Charlie Kirk?

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Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University, but the identity and motive of the shooter have not been confirmed. Reports indicate a suspect was taken into custody, but no further details about the shooter are available at this time.

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says

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  • Charlie Kirk died after being shot during an event at Utah Valley University. 5s
  • Kirk was the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA. 12s
  • Authorities confirmed previous threats against Kirk, but no motive is known. 19s
  • No suspect is currently in custody; law enforcement agencies are investigating. 22s
  • Former President Trump issued a statement expressing condolences to Kirk's family. 31s
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says

The university initially stated a suspect was in custody, then retracted it; no information about the shooter's identity is available.

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Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shot

There is no confirmed or verified information about the shooter or any motivations at this time.

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