Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk , said in her first public remarks since her husband's death that he will be "wearing the glorious crown of a martyr."

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views.

Law enforcement officials on Friday announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson for the shooting death of Charlie Kirk .

Erika thanked Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and President Trump for their support since the shooting.

"Mr. President, my husband loved you and he knew that you loved him too," she said,

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