Police have launched an urgent manhunt after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot during a live event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The shooting happened just as he began taking questions, turning the gathering into “a scene of panic and fear.”

Kirk, 31, was hit in the neck by a single bullet while seated on stage. Witnesses described “the sharp sound of the shot followed by screams and chaos.” Emergency responders quickly provided medical aid before taking him to a nearby hospital.

Footage from the event spread online within minutes, showing Kirk collapsing as blood became visible. The disturbing video fueled shock, outrage, and grief across social media.

Authorities confirmed the suspect fled immediately after the attack. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses as part of a large-scale manhunt, urging the public to stay alert.

The shooting has shaken both the university and the political world. Leaders condemned the violence, warning that “attacks on public figures undermine the nation’s democratic values.” Calls for justice continue as investigators search for answers and the country waits anxiously for developments.