Orem/IBNS, Sept. 11 -- Conservative political activist and US President Donald Trump's loyalist Charlie Kirk was on Wednesday shot dead during his address at the Utah Valley University in Orem, media reports said.

A single gunshot was fired and it struck Charlie on his neck when he was addressing the students at the university.

He was speaking at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" table as part of his American Comeback Tour.

FBI director Kash Patel said a person, who was taken into custody in connection with the crime, has been released after interrogation by the law enforcement.

"The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in inte...