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Allison Hemingway-Witty cries after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, a shocking act of political violence that brought widespread condemnation. AdvertisementCharlie Kirk speaks before his fatal shooting Wednesday at Utah Valley University. Zinn was later released after being booked by Utah Valley University police on suspicion of obstruction of justice. “Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father,” Vice President JD Vance posted on X.AdvertisementCrowd members react after Charlie Kirk’s shooting at Utah Valley University.