Conservative US commentator Charlie Kirk was shot on Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. A suspect is in custody.
Kirk, 31, is an influential ally of US President Donald Trump and co-founder of Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth organisation in the country. He was taken to a hospital, Fox News reported.
“Charlie Kirk has been shot at Utah Valley University. Condition unknown,” a Kirk spokesperson told the network.
Video of the incident circulating on social media showed Kirk addressing a large outdoor crowd when a loud crack that sounded like a gunshot rang out. Kirk can be seen briefly moving his hand to his neck as he falls off his chair, sending the attendees running.
“A shot was fired from a nearby building and we have a suspect in custody,” a university spokesperson said in an email.
Local TV station KSL-TV aired video of an older man wearing a blue shirt being led away by police following the attack.