Overview
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and authorities have not announced a suspect or motive.
- After a moment of silence on the House floor, Rep. Lauren Boebert asked for a spoken prayer, declaring, "Silent prayers get silent results."
- Several Democrats objected and referenced a same-day Colorado school shooting, with Rep. Jahana Hayes shouting, "Pass some gun laws!"
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna shouted at Democrats, "You caused this!", as Speaker Mike Johnson banged his gavel and said the House would pray afterward.
- National figures responded along partisan lines, with President Donald Trump mourning Kirk and Democratic leaders condemning political violence while some pressed gun-policy action.