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WA elected officials react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Oklahoma leaders denounce the politically motivated killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, highlighting concerns over the rise in political violence across the nation.
- On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, as a single shot rang out and he fell backward on stage.
- As co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, Kirk was a high-profile conservative commentator and ally of President Donald Trump.
- Campus officials said Utah Valley University was immediately evacuated and remained closed after the shooting, with panic as people scattered; authorities initially detained a person not believed to be the shooter, while FBI Director Kash Patel announced a suspect was taken into custody.
- President Donald Trump posted 'The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead' and ordered U.S. flags lowered to half-staff until Sunday evening; Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the attack as 'disgusting, vile and reprehensible'.
- Amid widespread condemnation, leaders asked for prayers and unity as Oklahoma leaders offered support for Kirk's family and officials called for common-sense gun legislation and action against political violence on Wednesday.
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Leaders of 7 Utah organizations share joint message following Charlie Kirk shooting
Leaders of seven organizations working to build bridges across U.S. political divides share a joint message about next steps following the shocking fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
·Salt Lake City, United States
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