Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that a family member of the suspect's reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk this week, educators across the country have found themselves facing swift termination or potential discipline after allegedly sharing opinions on social media about the killing.

A stew of hypertoxic rhetoric has surged through social media and American discourse after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, inflaming a political environment that was already deeply polarized.

The execs said that it is important to “maintain a respectful exchange of ideas” even if you did not agree with Kirk’s political views.

FBI Director Kash Patel dined at a swanky New York eatery on Wednesday night, hours after Charlie Kirk was gunned down, according to NBC News.

Several people have already been relieved of their jobs because of their posts on social media, defense officials told NBC News.

On Thursday, Kirk’s body was transported to a Phoenix funeral home. His casket arrived aboard Air Force Two, the plane reserved for the vice president. Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, and members of Kirk’s family, including his wife Erika, escorted the casket.

‘We should engage with respect, listen, and treat people with kindness,’ the executives say.

Fox News will air a tribute to Charlie Kirk Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation Sunday at 7 p.m. Charlie Kirk: An American Original will be hosted by primetime host Jesse Watters. According to the network,