KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – One of the more prominent conservative voices in the United States was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon.
Activist Charlie Kirk died after he was shot in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, an outspoken voice for conservative issues himself, shared on social media a brief text message exchange he had with Kirk.
pic.twitter.com/bQOIw8vbHh
Butker also retweeted a pair of Kirk’s tweets from the last two months:
“Jesus defeated death so you can live,” and “It’s all about Jesus.”
Butker also posted a message praying for Charlie Kirk’s soul.
Thank you for your strong witness for Christ @charliekirk11. Thank you for pursuing truth and leading your family as a husband and father. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,…
As of Wednesday at 4:40 p.m., the suspected shooter had not been arrested.
ALSO READ: Missouri, Kansas leaders mourn death of Charlie Kirk, decry political violence
Copyright 2025 KCTV. All rights reserved.

source