‘Charlie Kirk homicide: Trump urges calm after ally’s assassination; remembers him as ‘advocate of nonviolence’

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday known as for a nonviolent response following the assassination of his ally Charlie Kirk, a right-wing youth chief and activist who was shot the day prior to this.“He was an advocate of nonviolence. That’s the way I’d like to see people respond,” mentioned Trump, as quoted by AFP.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday launched the primary pictures of Kirk’s alleged murderer, asking the general public to assist determine “the person of interest.” “We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the FBI Salt Lake City workplace posted on X.Kirk, 31, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was addressing college students underneath a tent on the Sorensen Centre courtyard at Utah Valley University when a single gunshot rang out. Video footage captured him collapsing as shocked spectators screamed and fled the scene. The slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong” have been emblazoned on the tent, marking the launch of Kirk’s nationwide school tour.Trump, a detailed ally of Kirk, described him as “a very, very good friend” and ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff till Sunday night.Trump additional introduced that his authorities would posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Kirk. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the best civilian honor within the United States.Trump additionally mentioned he had spoken to Kirk’s spouse, Erica, who was “absolutely devastated” by the killing. The president described the suspect as “a total animal” and guaranteed that progress was being made to catch him.“I spoke to Erica, his wife. We had a long talk and she is absolutely devastated, as you can imagine… Progress is being made (to find the accused). I think he is an animal. A total animal. They will get him soon. What he did was disgraceful. Charlie Kirk was a great man, in every way, especially with the youth.. We will have him, and we will deal with him appropriately,” he mentioned.