WASHINGTON: Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close associate of President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at an event in Utah. According to reports from American media, Kirk was addressing a gathering at Utah Valley University in Orem when he was shot and killed. Videos shared on social media show Kirk speaking when the sound of gunfire interrupts him, leading to chaos. Kirk was known as one of Trump’s staunchest supporters, and his death has elicited reactions from both current and former U.S. presidents, who expressed their sorrow over the assassination. Some Republican figures have claimed that the attack was orchestrated by Democrats, while Democrats have dismissed these allegations as unfounded. The motive behind Charlie Kirk’s killing has not yet been clarified, but the ruling party has labeled the incident a “political assassination.”
