The U.S. has been rocked by the death of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

While responding to questions at a protest at Utah Valley University, the 31-year-old conservative activist was shot and killed.

These are his bold remarks just prior to the assault.

Responded confidently

After being shot during an event at a Utah college, Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, passed away at the age of 31.

Donald Trump, who called Kirk a “very, very good friend,” shared the news on Truth Social:

“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!”

When a member of the audience went up to the microphone to question Kirk about mass shootings, the horror started.

“Do you know many transgender Americans have been shooters over the last 10 years?” the individual asked.

“Too many,” Kirk said boldly, and the audience exploded in cheers.

When the same person insisted the number was five and asked about total mass shooters over the past decade, Kirk replied, “Counting or not counting gang violence?” These were his final words, according to Daily Mail.

A single shot rang out a few moments later, hitting Kirk in the neck.

Died 90 minutes after being shot

As he sank in his chair, blood dripping, the crowd went into a panic, and mayhem broke out throughout the venue.

Kirk tragically passed away approximately 90 minutes after being shot, despite the fact that local officials claimed he was promptly sent to a neighboring hospital for emergency care.

Kirk leaves behind a 16-month-old boy, his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their daughter, who is three years old.