Turning Point founder, an anti-abortion Christian and Second Amendment advocate, Kirk was known for his loyalty to Donald Trump and his ‘America First’ agenda

A young Utah man suspected of killing the conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody, as U.S. leaders reacted with sorrow and frustration over the latest outbreak of political violence sweeping the country.

The slain conservative activist forged connections between Trump’s MAGA movement and nationalist, populist counterparts in Asia and Europe.

President Donald Trump announced Friday on “FOX & Friends” that an arrest was made in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s assassin. “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody” Trump said.

The conservative activist had recently spoken at conferences in Asia. His message also resonated in Europe, and especially Britain, which has seen a rise in right-wing ideology.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead at a speaking event in Utah. Learn more as the manhunt continues for the shooter.

If we're going to do something about political violence, it’s going to take responsible leadership. Donald Trump doesn’t want to provide that leadership.

Authorities are still searching for the shooter who killed Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities said they recovered a high-powered rifle believed to have been used in the shooting and learned new details about a suspect from video being analyzed.