Eyewitness video capturing a crowd ducking for cover during a shooting at Utah Valley University has gone viral, following an attack on conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred Wednesday during a campus event featuring Kirk, a prominent ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Local authorities confirmed Kirk sustained a neck injury but is in stable condition. Utah Governor Spencer Cox described the shooting as "a deliberate political assassination attempt," though official motives remain unconfirmed. The suspect's identity and arrest status remain unclear at publication time.
The event highlights growing concerns about political violence in the U.S., with analysts noting potential implications for Asian markets given America's economic influence. Security protocols at public gatherings worldwide are likely to face renewed scrutiny.
