“Charlie Kirk inspired an entire generation,” he said. “He gave them hope, he gave them courage. ... His life is worth celebrating, even in times of tragedy.”
Here’s what other local officials have said about the shooting.
Gov. Tim Walz on X:
“An open forum for political dialogue and disagreement was upended by a horrific act of targeted violence. In America, we don’t settle our differences with violence or at gunpoint. I’m praying for Charlie, his family, and his young children.”
U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on X:
“We are devastated by this news. May Charlie rest in peace. Our prayers are with his wife and two children.”
Hoffman family (including state Sen. John Hoffman)
“America is broken, and political violence endangers our lives and democracy. The assassination of Charlie Kirk today is only the latest act that our country cannot continue to accept. Our leaders of both parties must not only tone down their own rhetoric, but they must begin to call out extreme, aggressive and violent dialog that foments these attacks on our republic and freedom. We also call on leaders of both parties to take immediate action to prevent gun violence. Our prayers are with the Kirk family, our state and our country.”
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on X:
“I am praying for Charlie Kirk and his family. There is no place for political violence in our country. It needs to be condemned and it needs to stop -- now.”