SPOKANE, Wash. — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at a speaking event at Utah Valley University.

Lawmakers across the nation, including in the Inland Northwest, have reacted to the violence.

Governor Bob Ferguson

"Violence is never the answer. There is no place in our democracy for political violence, and I condemn the murder of Charlie Kirk in the strongest terms. My prayers are with his family."

Congressman Michael Baumgartner

“Terrible. Prayers for Charlie Kirk and his family. Political violence must be rejected and its perpetrators brought to swift justice. ” Then later, Baumgartner said, “May Charlie Kirk Rest in Peace.”

Senator Mike Crapo

“Charlie was a leader in the conservative political movement with many promising years to come. His assassina

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