Several Minnesota politicians released statements on Wednesday denouncing the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah. Kirk, the co-founder and chief executive of the youth organization Turning Point USA,

Kirk was a co-founder of Turning Point USA, the host of a popular podcast and a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. He advocated for conservatism among younger generations.

South Dakota political leaders are offering their prayers after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at a college campus in Utah. Kirk, 31, was speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, when he was shot in the neck during a question-and-answer session with students.

WASHINGTON — Police say a suspect is in custody after conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot at an event Wednesday at Utah Valley University. “We are confirming that he was shot and we are praying for Charlie,” Aubrey Laitsch, public relations manager for Turning Point USA told The Associated Press.

Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah.

"Democrats own this," the South Carolina Republican claimed. Police say the shooting suspect is not in custody.

Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump, has been shot and killed.

Trump ally and executive director of the conservative Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University