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Charlie Kirk shooting: Political activist in critical condition
Charlie Kirk, a conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ordered flags at the White House be flown at half-staff to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative influence who was shot and killed at an event in Utah on Wednesday.
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The backstory:
Kirk was at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday, when he was shot while debating gun violence in the United States. Kirk was the founder of TPUSA.
Kirk was rushed to the hospital where he later died.
As of Wednesday evening, the suspected shooter has not yet been arrested.
What they're saying:
Trump was the first official to publicly announce Kirk's death, calling him a "legendary" figure who was "loved and admired by ALL, especially me." Other officials across the political spectrum condemned the attack as "despicable," "vile" and "unconscionable."
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Local perspective:
Trump issued a proclamation on Wednesday night, ordering that flags at the White House be flown at half-staff to honor Kirk's memory.
"In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American Patriot, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6 p.m.," the President posted to Truth Social.
According to the proclamation, flags will be lowered at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval installations and vessels and all foreign U.S. outposts until sunset on September 14.
The Source: Information in this story is from the White House.