Devon Mostert, the wife of NFL running back Raheem Mostert, publicly mourned the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, sharing photos of Kirk and his family on her Instagram Stories and writing, "My heart HURTS for them. For America."
Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot around 12:20 p.m. local time on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem as an event he was scheduled to speak at was getting underway. Dozens of mostly college students surrounded the area when the shooting occurred.
Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect but said video footage captured the person who opened fire. FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls and Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said during a Thursday morning news conference that investigators obtained "good video footage" of the shooter and that they believe the individual is "of college age." Officials said the investigation and search for the suspect remain active.
Reaction to the killing extended into the sports world. Devon Mostert was among several athletes and sports figures, including Tim Tebow, former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre and college basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who posted public expressions of sorrow and offered prayers for Kirk's family.
Local and federal law enforcement agencies are coordinating the probe, and officials have provided limited details publicly while urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The circumstances leading up to the shooting and the motive, if any, had not been released as of Thursday.
Kirk had been a prominent voice in conservative politics, founding Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization, and frequently speaking at college campuses and political events. His death has drawn attention from political and public figures nationwide and prompted increased scrutiny of security at campus events.
