- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University.
- Donald Trump led tributes to Kirk, describing him as someone who understood the “Heart of the Youth” and calling for flags to be lowered to half-mast.
- Prominent Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, expressed condolences and condemned the shooting.
- Leading Democrats, such as Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama, also offered prayers and called for an end to political violence.
- Anti-gun violence activists, including Gabby Giffords and David Hogg, joined in condemning the violence and advocating for gun control.
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