Kai Trump reacts to death of 'close family friend' Charlie Kirk after Utah campus shooting

 Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt has the latest on the shooting at Utah Valley University on 'The Story.'

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, was among the masses who reacted to the horrific shooting death of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. 

President Trump announced that Kirk had died after being shot at a speaking event at Utah Valley University. Video posted from the event appeared to show Kirk being shot as he spoke to a large crowd from under a white pop-up tent. 

Kai Trump, who called Kirk a "close family friend," couldn't believe the news. 

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Charlie Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA speaks during a Turning Point USA Believers Summit conference on July 26, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.  (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news about Charlie Kirk," Trump posted on her Instagram Stories. "My heart goes out to his wife Erika and their two children. He was a close family friend and our thoughts and prayers are with them during this tragic time. Rest in peace Charlie."

President Trump’s announcement came in a social media post at 4:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday. 

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"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!" Trump wrote. 

Many prominent figures in the sports world reacted to the tragic news about Kirk as well, including former NFL quarterbacks Tim Tebow and