Republican and Democrat officials in Washington state have condemned political violence in response to the Sept. 10 shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, a founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking outdoors to a crowd of students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

A suspect is in custody and formal charges are expected to be released next week. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charges, according to the Associated Press.

In the days since Kirk’s death, several Washington state officials have issued statements.

• Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson posted on Facebook: “Violence is never the answer. There is no place in

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