MONTGOMERY, Ala. —

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has authorized that flags throughout the state be flown at half-staff "as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk," who was fatally shot on Wednesday.

Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination carried out from a rooftop.

In the wake of the shooting, Ivey said on social media that the state is "wrapping the Kirk family in prayer during this unimaginable time of loss."

"Charlie was a husband, father and patriot. I hope and pray his mission to have good dialogue continues," she continued.

Flags may be flown at half-staff until sunset on Sunda

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