By Kristen Holmes, CNN<\/p>\n
(CNN) \u2014 Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter says.<\/p>\n
The extent of Kirk\u2019s injuries were not immediately clear.<\/p>\n
Kirk is one of the most prominent pro-Trump activists and conservative media personalities in the United States. He has garnered millions of fans and co-founded Turning Point USA, an organization that advocates for conservative politics on high school and university campuses, in 2012.<\/p>\n
The FBI is monitoring the incident at Utah Valley University, the agency\u2019s Director Kash Patel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected. Agents will be on the scene quickly and the FBI stands in full support of the ongoing response and investigation,\u201d Patel said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
Just before the shooting, Kirk posted about an event at the university. \u201cUtah Valley University is FIRED UP and READY for the first stop back on the American Comeback Tour,\u201d Kirk wrote in a post on X.<\/p>\n
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he\u2019s being briefed by law enforcement on the incident involving Kirk.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose responsible will be held fully accountable. Violence has no place in our public life. Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act. Our prayers are with Charlie, his family, and all those affected,\u201d Cox said.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story and will be updated.<\/p>\n
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