Conservative activist and longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, was shot while addressing college students in Utah during an event. Expressing grief, Trump called Kirk “a great, even legendary” individual. He also assured that those responsible for this violence would be held accountable.
Trump extends condolences and assures action
Trump said, “My administration will find each and every one of those who contributed to this atrocity and to other political violence, including the organizations that fund it and support it, as well as those who go after our judges, law enforcement officials, and everyone else who brings order to our country.”
He further added, “No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by all, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us.” Extending his condolences, Trump wrote, “Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Cops in action
One suspect was taken into custody but was later released, shared FBI Director Kash Patel on X. He wrote, “The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues, and we will continue to release information in the interest of transparency.”
Past video gone viral
Kirk, 31, was happily married to former Miss Arizona USA and had two children: a 4-year-old daughter, Sarah Rose, and a 2-year-old son. After his death, a video has gone viral on social media, which was shared by Kirk’s wife a few months back and captioned, “Thank you for being in my life.”
This video has been widely shared on social media, and people are getting emotional. One user on X wrote, “A family man who, while not everyone agreed with him, was always respectful and allowed others to speak. He did not deserve to die, nor did his family deserve this. Heartbreaking.” Someone else wrote, “I just can’t stop crying. Still hoping it’s just a bad dream.”
Ever since the news of his death broke on social media via Trump, tributes have been pouring in and people are growing emotional.