CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Connecticut leaders are reacting after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday afternoon at an event at Utah Valley University.

Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, is a prominent conservative voice on social media and is known for attending colleges and universities.

As of 4 p.m., Kirk is in critical condition.

State Sen. Stephen Harding issued the following statement on behalf of the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus.

“This was a sick, disgusting, cowardly act of evil. We condemn any and all political violence. We pray for Charlie Kirk’s survival and our thoughts are with his family.”

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) shared a statement on social media.

"Political violence of any kind has no place in our country and is never acceptable. The

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