Alabama leaders and conservative activists called for prayers and an end to political violence after Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and died Sept. 10 during campus a speaking event in Utah.

Alabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl said Kirk was a longtime friend and called the news of Kirk's death "devastating."

"Charlie dedicated his life to inspiring and energizing conservative young people across the country, giving them hope and a voice in America’s future," Wahl said in a statement hours after the shooting. "His loss is not only a tragedy for his family and loved ones, but for an entire generation that he empowered to stand for freedom.

“Charlie leaves behind his beautiful wife and two loving children, who were the world to him. Our prayers are with them as they wa

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