What we know about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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People pay their respects to Charlie Kirk at a makeshift memorial at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Ariz., on Wednesday. (Ross D. Franklin | AP)Authorities are still looking for the person who fatally shot right-wing activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk on a college campus on Wednesday. Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot at speaking event in Utah Utah officials say the suspected shooter was dressed in “all dark clothing” and fired from a long distance, potentially on a roof. His death has drawn condolences — and condemnation of political violence — from both sides of the aisle. “We are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk, a guest to our campus,” a statement from the university said.