Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., released a statement Wednesday condemning the “heinous” assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier in the day.

The co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, the largest and most influential conservative youth organization in the nation, was killed at an event in Utah.

“Hearts across America are heavy, broken, and outraged after today’s heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” Stefanik said. “We mourn the irreplaceable loss of Charlie as a vibrant, iconic, conservative titan. Our country knows Charlie as a loving father of two precious children and a dedicated husband with a huge heart and deep love for America.

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