Charlie Kirk
US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is in critical condition after being shot while speaking at a campus event in Utah.
All political violence is appalling, when people thunk they can murder someone because they disagree with their views. This one seems even more chilling as Kirk is not an elected official (who often get public security). He co-founded Turning Point USA as an 18 year old, and is a regular presence on campuses where students can question or challenge his views.
I hope Kirk survives and recovers and that authorities catch the person or people responsible.
UPDATE: Kirk has died
This is so very very sad.
Rest in peace Charlie.
Update2: Trump has ordered all US flags to fly at half mast until Sunday. It is hard to over-state how massive Kirk’s assassination is. In terms of conservative politics he would be arguably third behind just the President and VP in terms of emotional connection with conservative activists. The mood at the moment is shock and sadness. It will I suspect turn to anger.