Country music artist Gavin Adcock paid tribute to Charlie Kirk during a recent concert, days after the conservative activist was assassinated at a campus event in Utah. Adcock, shirtless and waving an American flag, led his audience in a chant of “Charlie Kirk!” during his performance, drawing an emotional response from the crowd.
Adcock addressed the crowd with a heartfelt message, urging them to pray for those in need and reflecting on Kirk’s passing. “Jesus loves every single one of you in this place tonight. Charlie Kirk’s with Jesus,” he said. He encouraged fans to offer thoughts and prayers for Kirk and others suffering in the wake of the tragedy.
The assassination of Kirk has continued to generate national headlines. Reports on Friday identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a Utah resident. According to President Donald Trump, Robinson was turned in by his own father, who reportedly communicated through a minister involved with law enforcement.
Trump discussed the development during a live “Fox & Friends” interview, stating, “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him.” He emphasized that the suspect’s close connection to the person who reported him played a crucial role in the swift progress of the investigation.
Charlie Kirk, aged 32 and father of two, was gunned down during an outdoor Turning Point USA event in Orem, Utah. The shooting occurred just after he responded to a controversial question about transgender individuals and mass shootings. He was struck by a single round and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
The killing has sparked national mourning and intensified debates surrounding political violence and free speech on college campuses. Kirk’s death has drawn responses from across the political spectrum and left a lasting impact on his supporters and critics alike.