Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot during a rally Wednesday at Utah Valley University where he was speaking as part of his American Comeback Tour.Here’s what we know about how the shooting unfolded,

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at a Utah college.

Mr. Kirk, 31, the founder of a right-wing youth movement, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk was fielding questions about gun violence at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot.

Timeline of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to information gathered by the CBS News Confirmed team.

Jeb Jacobi, a student who volunteered at the event, recalled about two security guards standing near where Kirk would be speaking. Ahead of the event, police cleared protesters who set up on the roof above where Kirk was set to speak. A few other officers were ultimately scattered around the venue during the event as well, he said.

The crypto community, very active on X, was quick to respond to Rep. Luna's posts about removing Kirk's shooting videos from social media. Ian Miles Cheong, a strong advocate of crypto and decentralized finance, thanked Luna for her initiative.

A well-wisher places flowers at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of the organization, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP)

The killing of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk during a campus debate in Utah is raising new security concerns when polarizing figures visit college campuses, including the University of Central Florida.