WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KOAA) — Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah on Wednesday. Kirk had a connection to southern Colorado through his appointment to the Board of Visitors at the United States Air Force Academy, as well as connections to local religious groups.

The 31-year-old was set to speak in southern Colorado the day after the Turning Point event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was set to speak at the Truth and Liberty Conference being held at the Charis Bible College on Thursday.

In a video message on social media, Charis Bible College leader Andrew Womack informed the community that the Truth and Liberty Conference would proceed and a tribute would be held for Kirk.

In a news release, the Charis Bible College commented the following:

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