House Oversight Committee Reacts in Horror as it Learns of Charlie Kirk Shooting
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House Oversight Committee Reacts in Horror as it Learns of Charlie Kirk Shooting
"The House Oversight Committee was meeting Wednesday when the news broke that Charlie Kirk had been shot, drawing horrified reactions from around the room and a call for prayer. The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was speaking at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday when the shooting occurred. Video taken by students attending his speech show Kirk appearing to have been shot in the neck after the sound of a single gunshot was heard."
"During the House Oversight meeting, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced the news, saying, I'd like to ask for a prayer for Charlie Kirk. It's being reported that he's been shot at an event. Oh my, Rep. James Comer (R-KY), the committee chairman, said as other members in the room could be heard gasping and reacting in horror. We'll have a moment of silence, said Comer and the committee paused its business to pray for Kirk."
Charlie Kirk, 31, Turning Point USA founder, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Video captured by students shows Kirk appearing to be shot in the neck after a single gunshot. Authorities have a suspect in custody. Kirk was transported to a local hospital and later died from his injuries. During a House Oversight Committee meeting, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced the incident and requested a prayer; Rep. James Comer expressed shock, called for a moment of silence, and the committee paused its business to pray. The House GOP Oversight account and Comer shared the video and urged prayers for Kirk and his family.
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