Fresno city and county leaders came together on Thursday to condemn the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and Fresno City Councilmembers Mike Karbassi, Nelson Esparza, Tyler Maxwell and Nick Richardson were joined by Fresno County Supervisors Nathan Magsig, Luis Chavez and Garry Bredefeld at Fresno City Hall to call for peace and unity.

Driving the news: Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. • President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff until Sep. 14 to honor Kirk.

What they’re saying: Karbassi and Chavez organized a press conference in the aftermath of Kirk’s assassination to condemn political violence and call for civility. • “What happened in Utah can be summe

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