New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will posthumously award the highest US civilian honor to murdered controversial activist Charlie Kirk. He was also a close Trump ally.

"I'm pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom," Trump said during a ceremony at the Pentagon marking the deadly 9/11 terror attacks.

Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally was shot dead while addressing an event at the Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10.

Track all Charlie Kirk Death News LIVE Updates here

A high-powered rifle, which police officials believe was used to carry out the shooting has been discovered.

Manhunt for the shooter - who is still at large ...