Patel stated, “The suspect in the horrific shooting incident, which claimed the life of Charlie Kirk today, is now in custody.” Kirk had been shot in the neck during a public event at Utah Valley University and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
The university had previously mentioned that the attacker had not yet been apprehended. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump confirmed the incident. Trump also announced that he requested flags to be flown at half-mast across the United States in mourning for Kirk’s death.
Former President Joe Biden commented on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing that there is no place for violence in the United States. Biden tweeted on the ‘X’ platform on Wednesday: “There is no place in our country for such violence. It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones.”
