Date set for Charlie Kirk’s memorial as details emerge from investigation into alleged killer
Turning Point USA announced the date and other details for Charlie Kirk’s memorial, saying the public service will be held September 21. Kirk’s wife, Erika, addressed her husband’s assassination on Saturday and vowed to complete his mission.
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WHAT TO KNOW
- Charlie Kirk, a conservative media personality, was shot at Utah Valley University while speaking at an event on campus on Wednesday. Kirk died at a local hospital, Utah officials said.
- In the wake of her husband’s assassination, Erika Kirk is encouraging young people to get involved with Turning Point USA and saying the campus tours will go on.
- Police have arrested a suspect in Kirk’s assassination, identified by sources as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident.
- The Justice Department is actively discussing the possibility of bringing federal charges against Robinson. He is being held on suspicion of three state charges, including aggravated murder.
- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed details about Robinson’s social media use and “leftist” ideology.