CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many across the nation, including here in Chattanooga, are still in shock at the assassination of Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University.
Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group who primarily reached out to young voters.
He was known for his on campus debate series such as “Prove Me Wrong”.
We spoke with several of his fans here in the Chattanooga area who say they’ve watched him for years, and appreciated what he brought to the conservative movement.
Cassie Marshall and Tim Sisson say despite Kirk living a short life, his impact on conservative politics is insurmountable.
They also pointed to Kirk’s deep faith as a Christian that they say anchored his beliefs.
Sisson said, “He was bold, he was courageous, he wa