Are Political Assassinations on the Rise? A Criminologist Weighs in on the Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk

The shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk is the latest in a disturbing rise in politically motivated killings and assassination attempts, according to a Northeastern University criminologist. 

Kirk was shot and killed during a speaking event outdoors on the Utah Valley University campus. Graphic footage of the shooting circulated on social media Wednesday, showing the moment Kirk was struck in the neck by a bullet before he was rushed to a local hospital.

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