The actor Chris Pratt has shared a video of himself praying online, following the shooting of Charlie Kirk and the online discourse and backlash that has ensued.

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed as he spoke during a campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10. The right-wing activist was the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA , a conservative youth movement.

Newsweek has emailed a representative for Pratt outside of regular working hours for comment.

Why It Matters

Kirk's assassination comes amid fears of increasing political violence in the United States and highlights divisions gripping the country, where politics is increasingly polarized.

There has been an outpouring of grief for Kirk from his supporters, and many high-profile Democrats have responded with sympathy

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