Sep 13 Watch 6:49 Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security… Continue watching
Sep 13 WATCH: Erika Kirk delivers first public remarks after fatal shooting of her husband Charlie Kirk By Associated Press Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's widow said on Friday her husband's "mission" would be more powerful than ever before in her first statement after his killing. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 5:13 Authorities detail investigation and arrest of suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is now in custody. The arrest came after an extensive search by law enforcement officials, with the FBI calling on the public for help, and it was information from the suspect’s… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 9:36 How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk's killing By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million… Continue watching
Sep 12 What we know so far about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect By Joshua Barajas Authorities announced Friday that they had made an arrest in the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in the midst of rampant public speculation about the suspect’s identity. Continue reading
Sep 12 How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into 'a long, dark history' By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows numerous instances of political violence. Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Kirk killing is 'our moment' to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah's Cox says By Associated Press Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, called social media a "cancer on our society right now" during a Friday news conference on the suspect in custody for the killing of Charlie Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 12 Live updates: Suspect in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting By Associated Press The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the… Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone, authorities say By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America News of the arrest came hours after the FBI and state officials had pleaded for public help by releasing additional photographs of the suspect, a move that seemed to indicate that law enforcement was uncertain of the person's whereabouts. Continue reading
Sep 11 Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media's role has changed By David Bauder, Associated Press Video of Kirk's shooting was available almost instantly online and seen by millions of people, illustrating how the “gatekeeping” role of news organizations has changed in the era of social media. Continue reading