The shooting death of Charlie Kirk Wednesday sent shockwaves across Southern California, especially among Republicans and college communities that had invited the conservative activist to their campuses.

Last March, Kirk spoke at University of Southern California (USC) and California State University, Northridge (CSUN) campuses as part of his "The American Comeback Tour” as he went to schools to debate college students and try to engage them in conversations.

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He had also finished a roundup of California colleges and universities, including those in Long Beach and Riverside in May before his Utah tour.

David Benning, president of the San Fernando Valley Republican Club, said many people adored him because of his abi

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