LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Political activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot on a college campus during an outdoor debate event.

The conservative was no stranger to the Bluegrass.

He visited the University of Kentucky campus back in 2023, during his ‘Live Free’ tour.

His death is now a topic of conversation at many Kentucky campuses.

“I wanted to get into politics from a young age, and Charlie really affirmed that dream,” UK student Alex Martha said. “It’s just a shame to see him go so early. He’s had a huge impact on the youth.”

Martha said Charlie Kirk was not just a conservative activist, but a role model.

In light of Kirk’s death, UK students say social media posts from Gen-Z users have been mixed.

Some posts call for more gun control, while others offer thoughts a

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