As is often the case in shootings that occur on school campuses across the country, the images shared after the incident are almost as haunting as those taken during.

Utah Valley University is set to close for five days after an individual shot and killed political activist Charlie Kirk while he was on campus. Additionally, many surrounding schools faced temporary closures.

A gunshot rang out at Utah Valley University on Wednesday during an appearance by right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk.

In the wake of Wednesday's deadly shooting on campus, Utah Valley University says it will be closed for the rest of the week.

After Charlie Kirk’s shooting on Wednesday, top figures in both the Republican and Democratic parties offered condolences and condemnations. President Trump, who announced Kirk's death, called him "a truly great American patriot.