A Message on Charlie Kirk

In light of the assassination of co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement:

"My heart is broken, and I am angry. Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a senseless act of violence. My prayers are with his family, friends, and all who loved him.

"It is deeply disturbing that hatred has escalated to the point where lives are being stolen. That this happened while he was speaking on political violence at a university, a place that should be dedicated to free speech and the open exchange of ideas, makes it even more tragic. If ideas cannot be debated on campus without fear of violence, we have truly lost our way.

"Grief and outrage go hand in hand today. The assassin remains at large, and justice must be swift."