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Rhode Island college students expressed shock and concern over the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Students with differing political views from Kirk still condemned the violence, stating no one should be killed for their beliefs.

The shooting has amplified student concerns about gun violence and the current state of U.S. political discourse.

PROVIDENCE – In some ways, a shooting on a college campus thousands of miles away feels distant if you’re a college student in a different state who embraces different political views.

However, for some Rhode Island students, the fatal shooting of conservative media personality Charlie Kirk during a public event at a university reinforces growing concerns about the state of U.S. politics, gun viol

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