US EditionEastern Idaho Community Mourns Charlie Kirk, Plans Memorials and Vigils
Hundreds gathered at Idaho State Capitol steps to honor conservative leader Charlie Kirk, emphasizing the call to end political violence and continue his fight for free speech.
- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
- The shooting occurred amid Turning Point USA's 'The American Comeback Tour,' and it deeply shocked conservative communities nationwide.
- Hundreds gathered that evening for a candlelight vigil at the Idaho State Capitol, organized by the Idaho Freedom Foundation with speeches and hymns honoring Kirk.
- President Donald Trump called Kirk's assassination a "dark moment for America" and ordered flags at half-staff, while speakers condemned political violence and affirmed a duty to continue Kirk’s work.
- The event sparked calls to protect free speech, prayers for Kirk’s family, and unity against violence, though some altercations occurred during the vigil and a suspect was taken into custody.
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Michigan State students hold vigil for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk
"Charlie Kirk, if I had one word to describe him, would be courageous," a student said on a microphone.Students gathered in front of Wells Hall at Michigan State University Thursday night to pay respects to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at a speaking event in Utah on Wednesday. Dozens of students honored Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at a vigil outside Wells Hall at Michigan State University. Kirk, 31, …
Eastern Idaho community mourns Charlie Kirk, plans memorials and vigils
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI) — The eastern Idaho community is still reeling from the news of the murder of conservative political icon and influencer Charlie Kirk. In the wake of the shooting on the University of Utah campus in Orem, Idahoans have organized several events and vigils to honor his memory. Rexburg: Candlelight Vigil at Porter Park On Wednesday night, dozens of people gathered at Porter Park, near the BYU-Idaho campus, for a candlelight vig…
Vigil for Charlie Kirk set for Germantown Park
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A vigil is being held by Memphis Young Republicans on Thursday in honor of Charlie Kirk, who they call "a conservative hero." The vigil will be at the Germantown Municipal Park Pavilion, located at 1900 South Germantown Road, at 6:30 p.m. The political organization says this is a time to "pray, connect, and encourage" one another to fight for the generation and keep Kirk's movement alive. Kirk, 31, was hit by a single gunshot b…
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