The Alabama Republican Party said Wednesday it is heartbroken by the news that Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. Charlie was not only a national leader in the conservative movement but also a longtime friend of ALGOP Chairman John Wahl.
“My heart is breaking at the devastating news of Charlie Kirk’s death. Charlie dedicated his life to inspiring and energizing conservative young people across the country, giving them hope and a voice in America’s future. His loss is not only a tragedy for his family and loved ones, but for an entire generation that he empowered to stand for freedom,” said ALGOP Chairman John Wahl.
He continued: “Charlie leaves behind his beautiful wife and two loving children, who were the world to him. Our prayers are with them as they walk through this unimaginable grief.”
“We must stand united against political violence in every form,” Chairman Wahl added. “What happened to Charlie Kirk is more than an attack on one man—it is an attack on the very freedoms that define our nation. Free speech, peaceful dialogue, and the open exchange of ideas are the cornerstones of our Republic. When violence replaces debate, when intimidation replaces dialogue, we all lose. America must send a clear message that political violence will never be tolerated. We honor Charlie’s legacy by rededicating ourselves to civility, to courage, and to protecting the sacred right of every citizen to speak without fear.”
The Alabama Republican Party said it and Republicans across the nation are mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk. The Party shared it remains committed to honoring his legacy by “defending freedom, protecting free speech, and ensuring that his vision for America’s youth continues to live on.”
The FBI and ATF are leading the investigation in Kirk’s death.
