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Charlie Kirk assassination has Texans in Congress considering increased security
Jason and Brittany Aldean performed a duet of Luke Bryan's 'Drink a Beer' to honor Charlie Kirk at a Detroit concert attended by nearly 100,000 mourners after his assassination.
- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, outside Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
- Kirk frequently visited colleges and engaged with young audiences, which increased attention to his public appearances and raised security concerns.
- Authorities identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect, who was arrested and later charged with aggravated murder and multiple obstruction and witness tampering offenses.
- During a concert in Detroit on September 11, Jason Aldean honored Kirk, prompting cheers from the audience when his name was mentioned, while nearly 100,000 people attended the memorial service in Arizona to pay their respects.
- Kirk's assassination has intensified discussions among Texas lawmakers about improving security measures for public officials amid rising threats and calls for dialogue, with Gov. Micah Beckwith proposing a pedestrian bridge in his honor.
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