Charlie Kirk hands out hats Wednesday before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem.
Charlie Kirk speaks Wednesday before he was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem.
The crowd reacts Wednesday after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at the Utah Valley University in Orem.
The crowd reacts Wednesday after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem.
Law enforcement tapes off an area Wednesday after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at the Utah Valley University in Orem.
A SWAT team heads onto the Utah Valley University campus Wednesday in Orem after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit.
Armed officers walk around the neighborhood bordering the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, knocking on doors and asking for information, after Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday during Turning Point's visit to the college.
The national headquarters of Turning Point USA is seen Wednesday in Phoenix after the shooting of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of the organization, during a Utah college event.
A well-wisher, front, receives a hug from a member of security Wednesday as he drops off flowers at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA  in Phoenix after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the organization's CEO.
A well-wisher is overcome Wednesday after dropping off flowers at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the organization's CEO.
A worker lowers the American flag to half-staff Wednesday on the North Lawn at the White House in Washington after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in a shooting.
People take photos after the American flag was lowered to half-staff Wednesday on the North Lawn at the White House in Washington after Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in a shooting.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters Wednesday at the Capitol in Washington about the shooting of Turning Point USA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk.
Flowers are seen Wednesday outside the Keller Building on the Utah Valley University campus after news broke that Charlie Kirk died after he was shot earlier during Turning Point's visit to the university in Orem.
Police arrive at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix shown after the Wednesday shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the organization's co-founder and CEO.
Allison Hemingway-Witty cries Wednesday after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem.
Utah Highway Patrol vehicles park outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Wednesday in Orem, Utah.
Joseph Vogl stands outside Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Wednesday in Orem, Utah.
Cecilia Garcia and Dawn Thomas react Wednesday in Westminster, Calif., as they learn the news on social media of conservative activist Charlie Kirk being shot at a college event in Utah.
Police work Wednesday on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem after Charlie Kirk was shot during Turning Point's visit.
He personified the pugnacious, populist conservatism that took over the Republican Party in the age of Trump.
No one was in custody late Wednesday, though authorities searched for a new person of interest, according to a law enforcement official.
Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk's killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest
Authorities are searching for a sniper who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then slipped away amid the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence in America.
In the tragic roll call of violence in American public life, Charlie Kirk's name joins what has fast become a long list.
The FBI released two photos of a person of interest in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The shooter, who fired a single shot, remained at large and unidentified Thursday.Â
Those with experience protecting high-profile officials and dignitaries say more could have been done to prevent the shooting.
Security was heightened at the stadium, with metal detectors and Secret Service agents present at every entrance. Trump greeted players before the game.
The suspect in custody in connection with Kirk's killing is Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Gov. Spencer Cox described attacks on both Democrats and Republicans, including the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, two assassination attempts on Trump and the firebombing in Pennsylvania.Â
Patel also faces scrutiny over a purge of senior officials that prompted a lawsuit, his pursuit of the president's grievances and other issues.
Aggressive rhetoric and even death threats surged after Kirk was killed. The charged environment prompted some officials to postpone events.
Security at Charlie Kirk's speaking events around the country varied greatly. Security experts have raised concerns about the vulnerability of outdoor events after Kirk's killing on Sept. 10.
