Pat McAfee is weighing in on Charlie Kirk's death ... saying politics aside, it's "startling, saddening and maddening" for someone to lose their life over their opinions.
The ESPN talent and host released a lengthy statement on Wednesday ... hours after the Turning Point USA founder was assassinated while hosting an event at Utah Valley University.
"I've realized that I’m a bit naive to how crazy it all has become but watching a man get hunted and slayed in broad daylight because of his opinions made me disgusted and devastated," McAfee said.