Ge Long Hui·2025-09-11 01:47Group 1 - The shooting of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and ally of Trump, occurred during a speech in Utah, leading to a national outcry and a moment of mourning in Washington D.C. [1][3] - Kirk was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and frequently opposed stricter gun control measures, making his death particularly significant in the ongoing gun control debate [3]. - Following the incident, there was a surge in gun purchases, with shares of firearm companies such as Smith & Wesson (SWBI.US) rising by 6.7% and American Outdoor (AOUT.US) increasing by 5.3% [3]. Group 2 - The event highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding gun violence in the U.S., as Kirk was questioned about gun violence just moments before the shooting [3]. - Local media reported that students had previously petitioned to cancel Kirk's speaking engagement, indicating a divided public sentiment regarding his views on gun rights [3].