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USA:- Charlie Kirk, an influential conservative pro-life activist and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead while speaking at an event at a university in Utah.

Kirk was one of the most high-profile conservative activists and media personalities in the US, and a trusted ally of President Trump. He was a guest at Trump’s presidential inauguration and a regular visitor to the White House.

KCBC Family Commission Chairman Dr. Paul Antony Mullassery and pro-life leaders expressed their condolences on Kirk’s death. Bishop Mullassery also said that everyone should pray that such incidents do not happen again.

As an 18-year-old in 2012, Kirk co-founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a student organisation that aims to spread conservative ideals at liberal-leaning US colleges.

He became known for holding open-air debates on campuses across the country, fielding quick questions in a signature “change-my-mind”-style – just like he was doing on Wednesday when he was shot.

His social media feed and daily podcast offer a snapshot of what he often debated – the issues ranged from gun rights and climate change, to faith and family values.

Kirk, 31, who had been invited to speak at Utah Valley University (UVU), was seated under a white gazebo addressing a crowd of about 3,000 people in the quad, an outdoor bowl courtyard.

According to eyewitnesses and videos taken at the scene, Kirk had been responding to a question about gun violence.

“Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” an audience member asked.

“Too many,” replied Kirk.

The questioner then said there had been five in 10 years and asked Kirk how many mass shooters there had been in that time.

“Counting or not counting gang violence?” was Kirk’s reply.

Charlie Kirk, an influential conservative pro-life activist was shot dead while speaking at an event at a university in Utah.