Louisiana Political Leaders React To The Assassination Of Charlie Kirk
(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - Yesterday conservative political influencer Charlie Kirk was assassinated at one of his college rally events.
Currently, national and local law enforcement are working to find the gunman. They have released pictures of a "person of interest" in the shooting taken from security cameras at Utah Valley University.
Many Louisiana political leaders took to social media when they heard of the passing of Charlie Kirk.
Speaker Mike Johnson said he was devasted by the news of his friend and confidant passing away.
US Representative Clay Higgins says he will contact the big tech platforms to have individuals who mocked Kirk's death on social media to be banned for life.
Govenor Jeff Landry encouraged people who want to honor Charlie to fly an American flag, to stand up for the principles Kirk gave his life for, and to never back down.
US Representative Steve Scalise, who's a victim of pollical violence, talked about the amazing accomplishments of Kirk and how political violence is never acceptable.
US Representative Julia Letlow offered a prayer for Charlie's family and said his memory will carry on.
US Senator John Kennedy talked about how courageous Kirk was and the legacy that he leaves.
US Senator Bill Cassidy offered a prayer for Charlie and his family.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Kirk's death was senseless and asked people to join her in condemning political violence.
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