Charlie Kirk was at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, speaking at an outdoor event under a tent as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” The format was a debate-style discussion where audience members could ask questions or challenge his views. About 20 minutes into the event, while he was answering a question from a student about mass shootings, a gunman fired from the roof of a nearby campus building. Kirk was struck in the neck by the shot while he was still on stage addressing the crowd.