Charlie Kirk's haunting last words before he was shot dead at Utah Valley University

The final words of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, before he was tragically shot and killed at a Utah event, have been circulated on social media.

The horrific incident took place on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, at around 12.25pm local time. The 31 year old commentator was addressing attendees through a handheld microphone whilst seated beneath a white marquee displaying the messages "The American Comeback" and "Prove Me Wrong" just moments before the shooting occurred.

He was in the midst of a discussion about gun violence in the U.S. when he was shot by an unidentified gunman, who remains on the loose. Kirk lurched forward as blood started to pour from his neck. He then collapsed from his chair as terrified students scattered from the scene.

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It's reported that the shooter executed the dreadful act from a distance using a sniper rifle. No other individuals were harmed in the shooting, reports the Express US.

Several witnesses who spoke up shortly after the shooting seemed to imply that Kirk was the victim of a targeted attack, given that no further shots were fired after he was hit.

"We heard a big loud shot, I saw a load of blood come out of Charlie, I saw his body kind of kick back and go limp, and everybody dropped to the ground," witness Justin Hickens recounted.

He added that attendees gradually regained their composure once they realised the gunfire had ceased after the conservative activist was struck.

Kirk is the CEO and Co-founder of Turning Point USA, a media company renowned for its visits to liberal-majority universities to debate contentious political issues. Despite the debates often becoming heated and participants frequently trading barbs, they generally remain peaceful, save for the odd raised voice.

President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform has since shared a tribute. He wrote, "The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!"

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