Senator Mike Lee Issues Statement on Murder of Charlie Kirk on UVU Campus

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) issued the following statement on the murder of conservative leader and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk earlier today at Utah Valley University:

“Charlie Kirk was an American patriot, an inspiration to countless young people to stand up and defend the timeless truths that make our country great.

“This murder was a cowardly act of violence, an attack on champions of freedom like Charlie, the students who gathered for civil debate, and all Americans who peacefully strive to save our nation.

“The terrorists will not win.

“Charlie will.

“Please join me in praying for his wife Erika and their children. May justice be swift.”

Kirk was shot during a speech on Utah Valley University’s campus at approximately 12:30pm MDT as a large crowd of students was gathered to hear Kirk speak at the first stop of his American Comeback Tour. No students or other guests have been reported injured at the event.

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