Witnesses say bodyguards loaded Kirk into a black SUV, which sped away with the door still open. Some in the crowd, meanwhile, waded through a campus fountain as they fled to safety. Some cited what they saw as a lack of security.

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a political influencer, was shot on Wednesday during a scheduled speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.

Utah Valley University says 'single shot' fired toward speaker at Charlie Kirk event, suspect in custody. OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University says 'single shot' fired toward speaker at Charlie Kirk event, suspect in custody.