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A timeline of recent political violence in America

Timeline of America's political violence dating back to 2011

Charlie Kirk, the founder of the conservative youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on social media.

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Kirk Assassination Puts America’s Political Spotlight on Campuses Again

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A new era of American political violence is upon us. How did we get here? How does it end?

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Turning Point’s donors and allies recommit to the group after Charlie Kirk’s death

In the hours since Kirk’s death Wednesday after a shooting at a campus event, his allies have vowed to channel their grief and anger into developing a new, younger generation of conservative politici...

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Who Was Charlie Kirk? Trump Supporter, Young Hero Of US Conservatives

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Tributes pour in for slain US conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expressed extreme concern for the state of political discourse in the country.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing had a new interest in politics and a 'squeaky clean' reputation

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that a family member of the suspect's reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office.