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Hawaii Politicians React to Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University during a Q&A; a suspect is in custody, prompting widespread political condemnation of violence, officials said.
- Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who started Turning Point USA, was killed on September 10, 2025, after being shot while speaking at a gathering on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
- The shooting took place against a backdrop of escalating political tension, highlighted by a University of Chicago survey from last year which found that roughly one in six American adults—equivalent to about 44 million individuals—believe that using force in relation to the 2020 presidential election can be justified.
- The assassination sparked widespread condemnation of political violence, and calls from lawmakers and advocacy groups for urgent reforms including federal assault weapons bans and safe-storage laws.
- Governor Spencer Cox referred to the shooting as a targeted political killing, while numerous officials highlighted that violence rooted in politics is unacceptable and directed that flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Kirk.
- Kirk’s death intensified national debates on gun violence and unity, with officials urging action to prevent further tragedies and preserve democracy through respectful dialogue.
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Star LocalUNT responds to Charlie Kirk assassination following 'recent actions' on campus
University of North Texas officials published a statement Thursday that apparently condemns “recent actions of a few of our community members regarding” the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.
'We need to acknowledge that there is a problem': PQ leader reflects on Charlie Kirk slaying in Alberta
OTTAWA — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon admits that the assassination of U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university campus on Wednesday hit him extraordinarily close to home.
Father Denounces ‘Insane’ Detention of Son Following Charlie Kirk Assassination
SALT LAKE CITY — The families of two men briefly detained following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University are speaking out after both were released without charges. Zachariah Qureshi, 25, a Provo resident and returned Latter-day Saint missionary, and George Zinn were initially taken into custody as law enforcement investigated […]
Connecticut Leaders React to Charlie Kirk Assassination With Condemnation, Gun Reform Calls, and Rare Bipartisan Unity
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus appearance at Utah Valley University on Wednesday reverberated across Connecticut and the nation, where officials, party leaders, and advocacy groups issued statements condemning political violence and, in many cases, urging action on gun reform. Kirk, 31, was a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point […]
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