KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - In light of the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk , one Missouri Congressman has made changes to his political calendar for safety reasons.

Rep. Mark Alford (R-Missouri) announced he is putting a pause on all public events, including town halls, until further notice due to a rise in political violence.

“I will not risk the safety of my family, my staff, or my own personal safety because some choose violence over dialogue,” Alford posted on social media .

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Alford offered his condolences to the Kirk’s family, especially his wife and children. He then spoke strongly against political violence “in all forms.”

“While we didn’t know Charlie per

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