Local leaders are reacting to conservative activist Charlie Kirk being shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
A public relations manager for Turning Point USA confirmed the shooting.
The Associated Press reported that a suspect is in custody.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said in an X post that he was briefed on the shooting and that he and his wife are praying for Kirk.
I’ve been briefed on the shooting in Utah. Casey and I are praying for Charlie Kirk and his family.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) September 10, 2025
Congressman Byron Donalds reacted to the shooting on X. he said that Kirk "did not deserve this heinous act."
.@ErikaDonalds and I are praying for @charliekirk11 and his wife Erika.
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk is an American Patriot.
He did not deserve this heinous act.
NOBODY DOES.
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