Missouri flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- American flags in Missouri will fly at half-staff following the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, September 10.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced on X that flags are flown at half-staff through Sept. 14, per direction from President Donald Trump.
The announcement comes just hours after Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at a Utah University on Wednesday. The shooting prompted calls for prayer, well-wishes and reform from government officials at the local, statewide and national levels.
Earlier Wednesday, Gov. Kehoe said he was "deeply saddened" by the news of Kirk's death.
"Claudia and I are deeply saddened to hear of Charlie Kirk's passing," he wrote on X.
"Political violence tears at our nation’s very foundation. America was built on passionate yet peaceful debate and freedom of expression.
Charlie was an unwavering voice for conservatives across the country who raised the bar for civic engagement and political dialogue, inspiring countless young people to make their voices heard.
His tireless advocacy and sharp commentary have left a lasting impact on American politics. Claudia and I continue to pray for Charlie's family, his many friends, and our country."
Also on Wednesday evening, Trump posted a video of him speaking in the Oval Office.
"To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assasination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah," he said.
As of Wednesday around 8:30 p.m., two suspects had been taken into custody but released. The search for who fired the shot that killed Kirk is ongoing.
