Paul Rozycki, a longtime watcher of politics tells TV5 that Wednesday’s assassination may be the shock that eventually tempers political extremes.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah on Wednesday. As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, the shooting occurred at Utah Valley University, which is located in Orem. Cedarville University Political Science Professor Dr. Mark Caleb Smith said he was shocked that it happened, but not terribly surprised.

UC Davis Political Science Professor Lauren E. Young has been studying political violence outside of the U.S. her whole career.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was committed to open debate with those who disagreed with him. Bridge USA CEO Manu Meel, whose organization’s goal is to empower young people to bridge their differences over politics,

KIMT Political Consultant Rayce Hardy says incidents like the shooting of Charlie Kirk are examples of an increase in political violence at a rate the U.S. hasn't seen since the

For many Americans, the conservative influencer’s death crystallized a growing fear: The United States is experiencing more and more political violence. WATCH: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone,