A Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville and Harrisburg on Capitol Hill is pausing all public events and town halls, after Wednesday’s killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Mr. Kirk was shot and killed during a campus event at Utah Valley University.
U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) has issued a statement, condemning political violence in all forms. He says it has no place in the United States. Congressman Alford is pausing all town halls until further notice, saying he will not risk the safety of his family, staff and himself because some choose violence over dialogue.
The congressman held a recent town hall in Harrisburg that included shouting from some in the audience.