Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Arrested After Video Surfaces
Police have launched an urgent manhunt after conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University (UVU) on Wednesday. The attack occurred during a student Q&A, turning a routine campus event into chaos and fear.
Kirk, 31, was hit in the neck by a single bullet. Witnesses described a frantic scene, with students screaming and scrambling for cover. Campus security and emergency personnel quickly intervened, administering first aid and helping evacuate the crowd.
Video footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media, showing Kirk collapsing in his chair with visible bleeding. The shocking images added to the panic and drew nationwide attention.
Anger erupted among attendees, with some shouting and confronting a man apprehended nearby. Police later clarified that this individual was not the shooter and emphasized that the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities confirmed that the actual gunman remains at large, prompting an active search by local and federal law enforcement. Multiple agencies are coordinating efforts to locate the suspect.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage, gathering witness statements, and reconstructing the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. Officials are working to piece together a clearer picture of the incident.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through both the campus community and the political sphere. Leaders and commentators from across the political spectrum condemned the attack, calling for justice and urging the public to remain calm as the investigation continues. Updates are expected as more information becomes available.