JD Vance Leads Ohio Leaders in Mourning Charlie Kirk After Fatal Utah Shooting
Columbus, Ohio – In the wake of the shocking death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, J.D. Vance and other prominent Ohio leaders are publicly mourning the 31-year-old’s passing and condemning the political violence that ended his life.
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10 while hosting a live “Prove Me Wrong” campus event at Utah Valley University. Video footage shows Kirk mid-discussion when a single gunshot rang out, prompting chaos and confusion among attendees.
Shortly after his death was confirmed, Vice President J.D. Vance, a close ally, posted a heartfelt tribute, saying, “Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.” Vance had shared a photo of them together, asking for prayers.
Other Ohio officials joined in honoring Kirk’s legacy and decrying political violence:
- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost described the video of the shooting as “horrific,” stating: “Political violence is unacceptable, criminal, and the truest threat to America.”
- Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein called the incident an “assassination” and urged leaders to reject political extremism.
- Senator Bernie Moreno reflected on a decade-long friendship with Kirk, noting, “I knew from the first time we met that Charlie would change the country.”
Kirk had visited Ohio State University in Columbus in 2023, speaking alongside Candace Owens at a controversial event that sparked student protests. The topics included LGBTQ+ rights and the traditional nuclear family—hallmarks of Kirk’s conservative message.
His passing has reignited national conversations on free speech, public safety, and the rising threat of politically motivated violence.
As Ohio mourns, leaders across the state are calling for unity, respect, and an end to the hostility that increasingly defines the American political landscape.
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