Oklahomans are joining the rest of the nation in mourning conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a recent shooting in Utah.

From vigils on college campuses to statements from the state’s highest leaders, the reactions show the influence Kirk had on young people and politics in the state.

Students gather to honor Kirk

Students at the University of Oklahoma came together Tuesday night to honor Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who became a well-known figure on college campuses for his outspoken political debates.

More than 100 students gathered near the OU student union, where they lit candles, prayed, and shared personal reflections about Kirk’s influence.

‘An Advocate for the Youth’

Caleb Magamana, president of OU’s Turning Point USA chapter, said the turnout refle

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