Australian Politicians Condemn Assassination of Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk

Australia’s acting prime minister is among many who have condemned the tragic shooting that killed the young father.

Charlie Kirk speaks at a Turning Point event prior to Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaking, Sept. 4, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File

Australia’s politicians have condemned the shocking murder of U.S. conservative author and commentator Charlie Kirk during a university event in Utah.

The 31-year-old was speaking before a crowd of about 3,000 at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour when he was shot in the neck. The incident occurred on Sept. 10 local time (Sept. 11 AEST).