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Lawmakers Call for Prayers, Condemn Charlie Kirk Shooting
Texas lawmakers from both parties express deep sorrow and call for unity against political violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who inspired many with his advocacy.
- On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, and President Donald Trump later confirmed his death as `The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead.`
- In the wake of the shooting, Rep. Jasmine Crockett called it 'absolutely disgusting and unacceptable,' condemning the act as political violence,
- University officials said shots were fired about 20 minutes into Charlie Kirk's speech at Utah Valley University, Sorensen Center courtyard, and early reports of a suspect in custody were later clarified to confirm no one was detained.
- Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas and US flags lowered to half-staff this week in Kirk's honor, while Attorney General Ken Paxton called the attack `This act of pure evil is truly sickening` and urged prayers for Kirk's family.
- Following the shooting, lawmakers including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Nancy Mace, and Rep. James Comer canceled or moved events, while U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced active investigations.
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Former state trooper weighs in on campus security following Charlie Kirk shooting
DEWITT, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Wednesday's deadly shooting sent shockwaves across the country, and it's sparking new conversations about whether colleges are fully prepared to handle these types of situations. Like many across the country, Francis Coots, a retired major commander for state police, is horrified by what unfolded following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. "It sickens me to think that a p…
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