The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday evening with a moment of silence, following his assassination earlier in the day at Utah Valley University.

“Tonight, the Kennedy Center held a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk following his assassination today. May he rest in peace,” the Kennedy Center posted in a message on X, alongside a video of the tribute. President Donald Trump serves as Chairman of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees, and first lady Melania Trump holds the role of Honorary Chair.

Kirk was shot in the neck during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday afternoon. Deseret News reporters Emma Pitts and Eva Terry, who were covering the event

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