CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, sparking reactions from political leaders across Massachusetts.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, occurred during an event at Utah Valley University where he was discussing gun violence with an audience member.

The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from political figures, with calls for unity against political violence.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey described the act as 'horrific' and stated that 'violence has no place in politics.'

Democratic Congressman Richard Neal referred to political violence as a 'cancer on society'. He expressed his horror at Kirk's death, emphasizing the need for ju

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