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Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, was killed in what is being described as a political assassination at Utah Valley University.
Trump confirmed Kirk's death on Truth Social, calling him "legendary" and "a close ally," and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast until Sunday in his honor.
The 31-year-old activist was shot while speaking at an event, with investigators believing the single bullet came from a campus rooftop and was fired by someone dressed in black.
The FBI confirmed that one suspect is in custody for the shooting.
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