Conservative activists Charlie Kirk Speaking on a university campus in Utah on Wednesday, assassinated by gunmen, tragically silent a towering voice and leaving behind a destructive political world to renew calls for disagreement with words rather than violence.
Video of the attack showed a shot that appeared to hit Mr. Kirk in the neck as he answered questions about most college students gatherings at Utah, Olem.
President Trump personally announced the death of the world hours after the shooting, expressing his sympathy for the family and calling her 31-year-old husband and father “great, even legendary.”
“No one understands or has the heart of American youth Charlie. “He is loved and admired by everyone, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us,” the president said.
Four hours after the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said the “subjects” involved in the killing had been detained.
Authorities initially said the suspect was detained, but later withdrew that. They said there was only one shot, which was apparently directed from the video, from which Mr. Kirk was.
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Mr. Kirk, the founder of American Turn Points, was part of his American comeback journey, asking questions from audiences and debating big political issues today.
Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, who attended the event, said the shooting rang out, just like Mr. Kirk was identified as shooters when he was talking about the recent mass shooting.
Mr. Chaffiz suspected it was a coincidence.
He called the shooting as safe as Orem in the community.
“We didn’t have murder, let alone shootings, let alone something so huge,” he said.
Mr. Kirk married Erika Lane Frantzve and had two children.
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He has shot superstars, become a prominent ally of Mr. Trump and a confidante to major figures such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, who called death “completely devastating.”
He brought Mr. Kirk moments of silence and prayer on the floor of the House.
Mr. Trump ordered flags at the government building flying in half to commemorate Mr. Kirk.
The young leader’s willingness to mix it with his opponents has won his fans and probably won some conservative converts.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina Republican said Mr Kirk was the “foundation” of Trump’s election victory, sending Margma’s message to new audiences.
He also said Mr. Kirk’s daily work was built on debate and engagement, which was the opposite of the violence he had throughout his life.
“Today is a miserable day for our country. The widespread disease is poisoning the United States,” Graham said.
But Mr. Kirk’s style also angered some people who think he shouldn’t have a platform.
Before Mr Kirk’s appearance in Utah Valley, an online petition emanated, asking the school to block the event.
“Charlie Kirk “His split remarks often support inclusive policies and laws that can marginalize communities,” the petition said.
The school defended Mr. Host. Kirksaid it was a promise of “free speech, intellectual inquiry and constructive dialogue”.
During last year’s presidential campaign, he made several assassination attempts toward Mr. Trump’s life, sparking new calls from conservative movement figures to cool down rhetoric.
The main leaders of the liberal movement accepted the call.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the attack was against Mr. Kirk “Disgusting, evil and reprehensible.”
“In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in all forms,” Mr Newsom said.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has been severely criticized by Mr. Kirk In last year’s presidential election, the shootings “deeply disturbed.” She also said she and former second gentleman Doug Emhoff were praying for Mr. Kirk.
“Let me be clear: political violence has no place in the United States. I condemn this act and we must work together to make sure that this does not lead to more political violence.”
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who herself was injured in an outdoor party shooting with Arizona voters in 2011, said she was “feared” by the new attack.
“There will always be political differences in democratic societies, but we must never allow the United States to be a country facing violent differences,” Ms. Giffords said.
The message has not reached some corners of the online world, with Kirk criticizing some of his family laughing at or celebrating his death. Many of them focus on Mr. Kirk’s support for gun rights, which shows that they see irony in the shooting.
One said, “Living with a sword, dying with a sword, or in this case, dying with a gun.”
Mr. Kirk has become a key voice in conservative propaganda for young voters. He would set up what he said, “the table that proves me wrong” and interact with all participants on any issues they wanted to discuss.
His next stop should be at Colorado State University on September 18, then at the University of Minnesota on September 22 and at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on September 24.
Before Wednesday’s event, Mr Kirk posted photos and videos of a large crowd of people gathered in Orem. He was fists colliding and interacting with the crowd.
•Kerry pickets contributed to this report.
