OHIO — Government officials are speaking out after political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an appearance at a Utah college campus.
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Kirk, the conservative youth movement founder, was shot at Utah Valley University and has since died, according to the AP.
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The gunshot was fired from a campus building around 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking, News Center 7 previously reported.
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President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death on his Truth Social account.
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. 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!” Trump wrote.
Several politicians from Ohio have posted their condolences on social media following the shooting.
Vice President JD Vance posted Trump’s statement.
He commented, “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.”
Former President Joe Biden released a statement on Wednesday evening.
“There is no place in our country for this kind of violence. It must end now. Jill and I are praying for Charlie Kirk’s family and loved ones,” Biden wrote.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine posted his thoughts on the social media platform X shortly after Kirk’s death was announced.
“Fran and I are shocked and saddened by the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah today. Political violence is completely unacceptable anywhere and at any time. We are praying Charlie and his family,” DeWine wrote.
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) posted his condolences on X.
Just over a decade ago, I met an incredible young man with a big idea: getting young people involved in politics. He was only 18 years old but I knew then he would change the country. His name was Charlie Kirk.
— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) September 10, 2025
I was blessed to have known Charlie and I am praying for Erika and…
Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) said his family is mourning the loss of Kirk.
My family is mourning the death of Charlie Kirk. His murder is a tragedy for his beautiful young family and a very sad day for America.
— Senator Jon Husted (@SenJonHusted) September 10, 2025
Violence has no place in our society or in political dialogue.
We’re praying for Charlie’s family. May he rest in peace.
Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) said this shooting is “absolutely horrible.”
“We do not harm people we disagree with. This violence has no place in America. I am praying for him and his family,” Landsman said.
News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.
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