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Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was fatally shot on Sept. 10 during "The American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University. Now, career prosecutor and author Dr. Wendy Patrick says Kirk may have been targeted not simply for his words, but for the reach of his message.

Patrick argues that the fear of influence may be a driver of political violence.

"People were listening to the content of what Charlie Kirk had to say," she said.

Patrick said Kirk’s influence extended well beyond the United States. Vigils were held in cities around the world, including London, Sydney and Berlin, following Kirk's assassination.

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