CINCINNATI — Leaders in Cincinnati and Ohio are reacting after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event in Utah on Wednesday.

Kirk's death was announced on social media by President Donald Trump, who called on prayers for Kirk and all flags to be at half mast.

"A great guy from top to bottom," Trump wrote. "GOD BLESS HIM!"

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Leaders on both sides of the aisle have shared their condolences, with many saying political violence has no place in America.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he and his wife, Fran, were "shocked and saddened" by Kirk's death.

"Political violence is completely unacceptable anywhere and at any time," he wrote.

Fran and I are shocked and saddened by the shooting

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