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Charlie Kerk, a well -known conservative activist and founder of the organization of Turning Point USA, was killed on Wednesday during an event at the University of Uta Valley.
His death was confirmed by former US President Donald Trump through a post on the social platform of truth.
“The great, even legendary, Charlie Kerk, is no longer with us. No one understood and did not have the heart of the youth of the United States better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by everyone, especially me, ”Trump wrote. “Melania and I express our condolences to his wonderful wife Eric and his family. Charlie, we love you! “
According to the University of Utah, the suspect is not in custody. The press secretary of the University Helen Trinor said Fox News Digital: “At first the suspect was detained, but, according to the latest information, this person was released.
The police at our university work with the Mount police to investigate the case. “The authorities continue the investigation, and no additional details were provided to the incident.