The Brief Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth condemned the attack, calling political violence unacceptable. Illinois officials are joining national leaders Wednesday in condemning political violence after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. "The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying. RELATED: Live Updates: Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event