BOISE (KIVI TV) — A large crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil in Boise following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.

Kirk died after he was gunned down by someone at Utah Valley University during a speaking appearance. Kirk often spoke at college campuses around the country, even stopping at Boise State in April of this year.

Idaho News 6 was at the vigil on the statehouse steps, where flags were seen at half-staff. President Donald Trump ordered flags at half-staff following Kirk’s death.

Supporters at the Idaho Capitol on Wednesday evening sang hymns, shared stories about Kirk’s influence, lit candles, and participated in a moment of silence.

Idaho News 6 reporter Brady Caskey was on scene when a fight broke out after he says a man riding by on a

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