Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA and an ally of President Donald Trump, was in critical condition Wednesday after being shot at a speaking event in Utah.

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old activist who was shot at an appearance at a Utah college Wednesday, personifies the pugnacious, populist conservatism that has taken over the Republican Party in the

The conservative influencer was rushed to a hospital, but his condition “doesn’t look good,” according to a Turning Point USA spokesperson.

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, is in a critical condition at a Utah hospital after being shot at a college event.

A video captured at the event showed Charlie Kirk bleeding heavily from an apparent gunshot wound near his neck.

( NewsNation) — Conservative influencer and Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk is in critical condition after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. Witnesses report hearing a single shot being fired during the speaking event, hitting Kirk.