BREAKING: Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley Univ., reports say

Incident Overview - Shooting occurred during Charlie Kirk's speech at Utah Valley University [1] - Turning Point USA confirms Charlie Kirk was shot; suspect in custody [18][21] - University confirms a single shot was fired towards the speaker [21] Key Figures and Organizations - Charlie Kirk is described as an influential conservative leader in the MAGA movement [3] - Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA, operates chapters across 3,500 universities nationwide [8] - Turning Point USA hosted a student action summit in Tampa, Florida, with over 5,000 attendees [8] - Kirk has 380万 (3.8 million) subscribers on YouTube and 520万 (5.2 million) followers on X (formerly Twitter) [11] Political and Social Context - The shooting is viewed within the context of increasing political gun violence [22] - The environment is described as one of political divisiveness and hate speech combined with access to guns [25][26] - Kirk's messaging is centered on divisive social and cultural issues [12] - Kirk is closely aligned with the former president and the MAGA movement since 2016 [7] Legal and Regulatory Environment - Utah has constitutional carry; individuals 21 or older can legally carry a gun openly or concealed without a permit [13][14] - Utah averages 442 gun deaths annually [15] Investigation and Response - FBI is monitoring the situation and will provide support [5][6] - Law enforcement is investigating videos to determine their authenticity [19][20]