Conservative Leader Charlie Kirk Assassinated During Campus Event
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Utah Valley University, In a shocking turn of events, Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot yesterday during an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old influencer, known for his massive following of over 3 million on YouTube, was struck in the neck by a bullet fired from approximately 200 yards away—roughly the length of two football fields. The tragic incident occurred just 20 minutes into the event, which drew a crowd of at least 3,000 attendees. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect, with two individuals briefly detained and later released. Utah Valley University has canceled classes and closed the campus as the investigation unfolds.
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