AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Supporters in Aiken are holding a prayer vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shooting in Utah.

The vigil was set to start at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Hayne Avenue and Laurens Street in Aiken.

Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University during an event hosted by his organization, “Turning Point USA.”

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DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday.

Tuesday, the man accused of shooting Kirk, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is set to appear in court for the first time

A public memorial will be he

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