(WFRV) – On Wednesday afternoon, Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah and reportedly died.
Kirk was a conservative influencer and President Donald Trump announced his death on social media.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “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. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
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The incident has generated reactions from multiple people across the world. Wisconsin’s Governor Tony Evers said violence is never the answer.
Below are statements made by people in public office in Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
- Violence against anyone because of their political beliefs is wrong. Violence against others is wrong. Violence is never the answer for resolving our differences or disagreements. Wisconsin joins in praying for Charlie Kirk and the Utah Valley community and first responders.
- Senator Tammy Baldwin
- There is no two ways about this: political violence has no place in America. I am keeping Charlie and his family in my thoughts in this truly horrifying moment.
- WISGOP Chairman Brian Schimming
- The passing of Charlie Kirk is horrific. No one should be taken from this world due to political violence. Charlie Kirk made huge strides within the young conservative movement and his work will be remembered. Our prayers are with his family and everyone affected by this tragedy. This act of violence must not go unpunished.
- Senator Ron Johnson
