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Charlie Kirk Death: The famous Baseball team based in the United States of America, the New York Yankees, paid their tributes to the conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, shortly after he was shot dead during an event at the Utah university. Notably, the Yankees called for a moment of silence in Kirk's memory before their match against the Detroit Tigers.

US President Donald Trump, who regarded Kirk as an important ally, confirmed the news of his demise, which was played on the big screen. ‘Remembering Charlie Kirk,’ a message displayed as well.

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"Before tonight's game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk. Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old," the post on X read.

What Happened To Charlie Kirk?

Charlie Kirk, who was termed as a right-wing political commentator and conservative activist was shot in the neck on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University, according to a report in The New York Times.

According to a Utah Valley University spokesperson, Kirk was in conversation with the audience and then 20 minutes into his presentation when gunshots were heard from a nearby building.

The university informed students that "a single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker," and a suspect has been taken into custody.

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A spokesperson confirmed that Kirk was the only person shot during the event. Video footage from the scene showed students fleeing after hearing gunshots.

In one clip, Kirk appeared to fall back as blood came from his neck. He was sitting under a tent with the slogan "The American Comeback" when the incident happened, as per The New York Times.

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