Rhode Island, Massachusetts officials respond to shooting death of Charlie Kirk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island and Massachusetts officials have responded to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Governor Dan McKee (D-RI) shared the following statement:

“Political violence is unacceptable. The attack on Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University underscores that all voices deserve safety. Our thoughts are with him, his family and everyone affected.”

Governor Maura Healey (D-MA) released the following statement:

“Violence has no place in our politics – ever. What happened to Charlie Kirk is horrific and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms. The growth of political violence in our country must be stopped.”

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) released the following statement:

“My thoughts are with Charlie Kirk and his family following today’s horrific attack. Acts of political violence should have no place in America. As a country, we need to do more. We cannot continue to allow senseless acts of gun violence to impact our communities.”