SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University's Turning Point USA Chapter President Megan Hartman says the massive turnout at a vigil for Charlie Kirk inspired her to do the same.

"It was just incredible, and I was like, I have to organize one of these. That was kind of inspiration for me to organize. It was the Ozark vigil," Hartman said.

Several hundred came out to the north end of the Plaster Student Union to show support following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month in Utah.

"I had no idea what to expect, how many people to expect. I think I ordered two 2000 candles, so it'll be interesting to see if those are all gone by then or I don't know if they're getting a head count, but I would just be interested to see," Hartman said. "This is really,

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