Charlie Kirk's fans' incredible gesture to support widow, Erika, and children

Fans of Charlie Kirk have come together to raise an astonishing $3 million in less than 48 hours to support his widow, Erika, and their two young children.

Charlie Kirk, a political activist and supporter of Trump, was tragically shot dead on Wednesday whilst addressing students at a public event at Utah Valley University. He was struck by a single to the neck as he sat under a small gazebo errected to protect him from the sun.

The shot was fired from a roof of a building some 200 yards away. Kirk's assassination sent shockwaves through America’s political establishment and prompted warnings of rising civil strife.

The horrific attack has been described as a 'watershed moment' in American history, amid a surge in political violence that has included the shooting of Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year.

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Since the tragic event Charlie's fans from across the globe have come together to raise money for Charlie's family who try and navigate this unimaginable loss. The fundraiser, hosted on Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo, was launched by ALP Pouches, a nicotine pouch company that pledged the first $1 million.

In less than three days the page has reached $3.4m. The campaign's organizers wrote: "Our team at ALP is heartbroken by the death of Charlie Kirk — a devoted husband, father, and friend. Love for God, family, and country defined his life."

The page lists a fundraising goal of $5 million, with organizers urging supporters to give 'whatever you are able' to help Erika and the children in the wake of Kirk's death.

The suspected shooter

The suspected shooter, identified as 22 year old Tyler Robinson, was apprehended Thursday night.

Robinson now faces charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty.

Officials in Utah repeated that prosecutors are to seek the death penalty for the gunman responsible for the MAGA firebrand’s death as he spoke at Utah Valley University. Currently, Robinson is to be charged with aggravated murder, among other charges, at the state level, according to a probable cause affidavit released.

Authorities have three days to file the documents in preparation for a preliminary court hearing, where the suspect would first go before a judge, likely early next week. Yet, despite the state charges, federal prosecutors are looking to bring their own indictment, which they say will carry capital punishment.

Donald Trump said in an interview on Fox & Friends earlier today that he hoped the suspect would get the death penalty.

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