ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday morning during a campus event at Utah Valley University, sending shockwaves through the political community and raising fresh concerns about escalating political violence in America.

Kirk, who built a national following by visiting college campuses to debate students on conservative issues, was speaking at an event similar to those he had held across the country, including a recent appearance in Michigan.

"Charlie was fearless, to say the least. He was never afraid to debate someone or have a conversation on any issue," said Sarah Baldwin, a University of Michigan senior who recently became a member of Turning Point USA.

Baldwin, who studies political science, said sh

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