MICHIGAN, USA — Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist, founder of Turning Point USA and media personality, died Wednesday after he was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU).
While the FBI has been investigating the incident, as of 8 p.m. on Wednesday, two suspects had been cleared and released, and no suspect was in custody.
In the aftermath of the shooting, Michigan leaders and politicians have released statements.
Editors note: Many of the statements released assume the shooter was politically motivated. Since no suspect has been identified and questioned, authorities have not yet released any official motive.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) ordered all Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds to be lowered in accord