LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Shockwaves rippled across downtown Little Rock on Wednesday after President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social that Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at a college campus in Utah. He was 31 years old.

For some Arkansans, the news was delivered in real time.

“Well, first of all, I’m really shocked. I have not heard of it as of yet. But I did Google it, so I’m very shocked that this has happened,” Williams said. “I’m very saddened that this has happened, especially at a college in front of students. I pray for him and his family, and I hope they catch the person who done it.”

Others pointed to what they see as the need for more safety measures in public spaces.

“Honestly, I think tha

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