Charlie Kirk’s widow broke down in tears as she paid tribute to ‘perfect’ husband and father, and vowed to continue his political work.

Erika Kirk made her first address since Mr Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck and killed while speaking to students at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Mr Kirk, the founder of the right-wing youth group, Turning Point USA, and a dad-of-two, was answering questions on the topic of gun violence when the suspected gunman opened fire from a rooftop.

His widow Erika spoke about her late husband on Friday evening, standing next to an empty chair used by Mr Kirk in his podcasting studio.

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