Group 1 - Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a speech at Utah Valley University [1][3] - Kirk was a significant supporter of Trump and had previously expressed controversial views on gun rights, stating that deaths resulting from gun rights advocacy were "worth it" [1][3] - Following Kirk's death, Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide until the evening of September 14 [2] Group 2 - The shooting occurred while Kirk was debating gun violence with the audience, and he was shot at approximately 12:10 PM [3] - Various opinions emerged regarding the motives behind the shooting, with Trump blaming "radical leftists" and Utah's governor labeling it a "political assassination" [3][5] - The FBI confirmed that a suspect was apprehended, but later stated that an individual was released after questioning, indicating an ongoing investigation [4][5] Group 3 - The incident has raised concerns about the normalization of political violence in the U.S., with recent violent events targeting political figures [5][6] - Bipartisan condemnation of political violence followed, with figures like Biden and California Governor Newsom calling for a rejection of all forms of political violence [6] - The New York Times noted that political violence has become a part of American societal structure, evolving from shocking events to commonplace occurrences [6]

Group 1 - Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a speech at Utah Valley University [2][4] - Kirk was a significant supporter of Trump and had previously expressed controversial views on gun rights, stating that deaths resulting from gun rights advocacy were "worth it" [4][7] - Following Kirk's death, Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor until the evening of September 14 [3] Group 2 - The circumstances surrounding Kirk's shooting have led to varied opinions, with Trump blaming "radical leftists" for the violence and Utah's governor labeling it a "political assassination" [5][7] - The FBI has arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting, but no formal charges have been announced as investigations continue [6][5] - The incident has reignited concerns about the normalization of political violence in the U.S., with various political figures expressing alarm over the increasing frequency of such events [7][8]