Charlie Kirk shot dead: Gov. Murphy and NJ candidates for governor speak out Sergio Bichao Published: September 10, 2025 Contributing Authors: Associated Press Charlie Kirk on stage during the shooting. (The Blaze via X| Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Political figures on both side of the aisle condemned political violence in the wake of the fatal shooting of prominent conservative media figure Charlie Kirk on Wednesday afternoon.

Kirk was shot on stage during an event at Utah Valley University.

Kirk, a 31-year-old father, had been listed in critical condition at a hospital before being pronounced dead. Police do not have a suspect in custody.

The comments from Gov. Phil Murphy and the two leading gubernatorial candidates first came before Kirk's death was confirmed.

Murph

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