LAPORTE COUNTY — A candlelight vigil will take place Saturday evening to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist fatally shot Wednesday on the campus of Utah Valley University, LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney announced Thursday.

The event is set to begin at 6 p.m. in front of the LaPorte County Courthouse at 813 Lincoln Way.

The vigil aims to celebrate Kirk, described by Haney, a Republican, as "a devoted champion of freedom, liberty and American values." Attendees are encouraged to bring candles, memories and stories to share in his honor.

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