BELTON, Texas — The Bell County Young Republicans are hosting a candlelight vigil to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk , drawing more than 1,400 responses on Facebook.

The event, open to the public, will include prayer and worship and is intended to celebrate Kirk’s impact on the community and the organization.

“Without Charlie, there would be no Bell County Young Republicans today,” the group said in a statement. “We look forward to seeing everyone there. All are welcome, regardless of political affiliation.”

Belton police said they are coordinating with the Bell County Sheriff’s Office to provide security. The Belton Police Department will have uniformed personnel present, and a member of the department’s command team will work alongside the sheriff's office to evaluate if a

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