UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has responded to the shocking shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, offering his perspective on political violence and the internet’s role in desensitizing society to tragic events.
Sean Strickland Reacts to Charlie Kirk Shooting
Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck during a campus appearance Wednesday afternoon as part of his American Comeback Tour. The 31-year-old was reportedly discussing shooting and gang violence when a single gunshot rang out near the food court quad. Charlie Kirk was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, with law enforcement confirming a suspect identified as Michael Mallinson is in custody.