INDIANAPOLIS -- Dozens of Indiana politicians have taken to social media to express condolences to the family of Conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday during an “American Comeback Tour” event in Utah. He was 31 years old.

As part of that tour, Kirk was scheduled to visit Bloomington, Indiana, next month. Kirk had previously visited Purdue University in West Lafayette in April.

In accordance with a directive from President Donald Trump, Gov. Mike Braun directed all flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of Kirk. That directive will remain in effect through sundown on Sunday.

“There's no place for political violence,” Congressman Jim Baird (R-Indiana) said. “I think it's very sad that in this country we're havin

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