Key Takeaways
- Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and hospitalized during a presentation at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.
- A suspect has been taken into custody following the incident, which occurred during Kirk's "American Comeback Tour."
- Brent Crude futures settled at $67.49 per barrel, marking an increase of $1.10 or 1.66% for the day.
Conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, was shot and subsequently hospitalized on Wednesday while speaking at an event in Orem, Utah. The incident took place at Utah Valley University during a stop on his "American Comeback Tour." Reports from an NBC News reporter on X indicated that Kirk was approximately 20 minutes into his presentation when shots were fired, and he was reportedly hit before being escorted away by his security team.
Following the shooting, authorities confirmed that a single shot was fired on campus toward the visiting speaker, and a suspect is now in police custody. Fox News also confirmed Kirk's hospitalization. The event had reportedly caused some controversy on campus, with the school paper, The UVU Review, noting opposition to his speaking. Utah Senator Mike Lee and Vice President JD Vance have both publicly expressed their prayers and concern for Kirk.
In separate market news, Brent Crude futures closed higher, settling at $67.49 per barrel. This represents a gain of $1.10, or 1.66%, for the session. The increase reflects ongoing dynamics in the global energy markets.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.