BREAKING: Suspect Identified, Arrested After Allegedly Firing Shots At Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a leading conservative commentator, was shot Wednesday afternoon during a student Q&A event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.

According to eyewitnesses, the shooting occurred as Kirk was taking questions from the audience inside the UVU event center. A single gunshot rang out and reportedly struck him near the neck, sending students and attendees into panic.

Campus officials immediately placed the university on lockdown, urging students to shelter in place as police and security swarmed the scene.

Video posted online shows the suspect, described as an older man, being restrained and taken into custody outside the venue. In one clip circulating on social media, the man can be seen on the ground as officers place him in handcuffs while stunned bystanders look on.

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A UVU campus alert confirmed that a suspect had been arrested and is in custody. The man has not yet been publicly identified by law enforcement. No other suspects are being sought at this time.

As of this report, Charlie Kirk’s medical status remains unconfirmed. Authorities and hospital officials have not provided details on his condition following the shooting. Emergency responders were seen rushing Kirk from the scene, but no further information has been released.

Charlie Kirk, 31, co-founded the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA in 2012. He has since grown it into one of the most influential grassroots movements on college campuses nationwide. Kirk is also a best-selling author and host of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” a nationally syndicated podcast and radio program.

Known for his conservative views and appearances on Fox News, Kirk has become a lightning rod in America’s culture and political debates.

Authorities are expected to release more information on the suspect, including his identity and potential motive, in the coming hours. Updates on Kirk’s condition are also anticipated as the situation develops.

This is a developing story…