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Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing has been identified as 22-year-old from Utah

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Trump said a minister who is also involved with law enforcement turned in the suspect to authorities.

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  1. Shooter still at large after Trump ally and activist Charlie Kirk murdered on Utah campus

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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    Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing has been identified as 22-year-old from Utah

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

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  1. Blaze Media

    Suspect reportedly not in custody after Charlie Kirk assassinated on Utah college campus (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Bystanders reported seeing Kirk shot near his neck during a Q&A; with students.

  2. RedState

    UPDATED: Charlie Kirk Reportedly in Critical Condition After Being Shot at TPUSA Event in Utah (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Charlie Kirk was shot at a TPUSA event in Utah, prompting a campus lockdown. Updates to follow.

  3. Forbes

    Charlie Kirk Shooting: Here’s What We Know (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A suspect is reportedly in custody after the shooting.

  4. New York Post

    Charlie Kirk shooter still at large, no suspect in custody following UVU event: police (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Charlie Kirk's shooter is not in custody and at large, according the reports. A clip circulating of an older white man being arrested is not believed to be the suspect.

  5. Forbes

    Charlie Kirk Shot In Utah (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A suspect is reportedly in custody after the shooting.

  6. Fits News

    Charlie Kirk Shot At Utah University Event (opens Fits News)

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    Fits News's feed description

    Kirk Hospitalized, shooter in custody.

  7. Park Record

    Charlie Kirk killed during appearance at Utah Valley University (opens Park Record)

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    Park Record's feed description

    At the time of the shooting, a question was being asked of Kirk about mass shootings, and gunfire was heard and attendees immediately scrambled for cover.

  8. AL.com

    Who shot Charlie Kirk? Suspect now in custody, FBI says (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Utah authorities said the shooter wore dark clothing and fired from a roof on campus some distance away.

  9. The Daily Caller

    Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect At Large (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The suspect who shot conservative commentator Charlie Kirk dead at Utah Valley University on Wednesday is not yet in custody, CNBC reported.

  10. New York Post

    Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested in Utah: FBI (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The maniac gunman who assassinated MAGA conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday is in custody, FBI director Kash Patel said Wednesday.

  11. Legitgov

  12. Newsweek

    Charlie Kirk fatal shooting: Suspect still "at large," officials say (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Kirk was shot near the neck and killed while seated during a live Q&A session at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

  13. Fox News

    Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting: What we know and don't know at this hour (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus speech at Utah Valley University, prompting a lockdown and ongoing investigation by campus and Orem police.

  14. Newsweek

    Charlie Kirk reportedly shot in Utah: Live updates (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot near the neck during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University; no further details confirmed yet. Follow Newsweek

  15. The Oregonian

    Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at college event; suspect at large (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The suspected shooter has not been arrested, Orem, Utah, Mayor David Young said. A person who was taken into custody by law enforcement at the university where Kirk was speaking was not the suspect, according to a source.

  16. New York Post

    Charlie Kirk assassin most likely ‘internet shooter’ who took advantage of low-security spot: elite sharpshooter (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    US Army Sergeant Nicholas Ranstad said the unidentified gunman, who remains at large on Thursday morning, had an easy shot a 31-year-old Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.

  17. Fortune

    Charlie Kirk was killed by a lone gunshot fired from a distant rooftop. Police say the shooter jumped off and slipped away in the mayhem (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Police were working to identify the shooter who authorities say “appears to be of college age” and “blended in” with the college population.

  18. NPR

    Charlie Kirk shooter remains at large. And, 9/11 families still seek justice (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has died at 31. He was shot at a college campus speaking event. And, two people who lost their fathers during 9/11 share differing views on seeking justice.

  19. Breitbart News

    Charlie Kirk Remembered by Texas Officials as Patriot, Truth-Teller After Tragic Killing (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Texas leaders are mourning the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, calling the act “unspeakable evil” and a “senseless assassination.

  20. Legitgov

  21. Winchester Star

    Charlie Kirk (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot. The shooting happened Wednesday during an outdoor event at Utah Valley

  22. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Shooter still at large after Trump ally and activist Charlie Kirk murdered on Utah campus (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    CNN By Dalia Faheid, Elise Hammond, Aditi Sangal, Dakin Andone, Maureen Chowdhury, Betsy Klein OREM, Utah – A manhunt is underway for the shooter who killed Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative political activist and supporter of President Donald Trump, Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley Univers…

  23. Kokomo Tribune

    Photos from Utah Valley University before and after the shooting of Charlie Kirk (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    OREM, Utah (AP) — Chaos erupted Wednesday when conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event on the Utah Valley University campus.

  24. PolitiFact

    Charlie Kirk dead: What we know about Utah shooting (opens PolitiFact)

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    PolitiFact's feed description

    A shooter killed the conservative Turning Point USA founder at Utah Valley University. Social media speculated about the shooter's motivations, gender, political party.

  25. Newsweek

    Celebrities react to Charlie Kirk death (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The conservative activist and co‑founder of Turning Point USA was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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