Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Gina Swoboda issued a statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In her remarks, Swoboda described her reaction to the news and reflected on Kirk’s contributions to political discourse.
“Words cannot describe the shock and horror I felt today when I learned of the senseless and tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Charlie was a loving husband, father and a good friend to many in the Republican Party of Arizona.
Charlie was a passionate advocate and defender of the principles of open dialogue, the free exchange of ideas, and free speech. Values which are at the very core of the American idea. I pray that his loss serves as a poignant and lasting reminder to all Americans of how fundamental these values are to who we are as a country and why we must never condone or excuse acts of political violence.
I know that I speak for all Arizona Republicans when I say that our prayers are with his wife Erika, her children, and the entire Kirk family. May God bless Charlie’s soul.”
No further details about the incident or investigation have been released at this time.
