Hundreds gathered Sunday night in the Utah hometown of alleged gunman Tyler Robinson to honor Charlie Kirk, mourn with his family, and acknowledge the pain of Robinsons relatives.Organizer Jordan Hess told the crowd he was "deeply moved" by their attendance."Im grateful that everyone felt the desire and the need to be here in the spirit of community tonight," he said, clearly emotional.Hess said the event was organized to "celebrate who we are as Americans and to mourn We gather today not as Democrats or Republicans, not as left or right, not as different races or believers of different religions but as citizens of the greatest, most enduring experiment of self-government that the world has ever known."CHARLIE KIRK'S FRIEND URGES MOURNERS TO 'GO BACK TO CHURCH' FOLLOWING ACTIVIST'S KILLINGHe noted the vigil was also about mourning Kirks life, mourning for his family, the family of the alleged shooter, the students who witnessed the tragedy, and "mourning what this moment threatens to say about the state of our union."Whether or not people agreed with Kirks beliefs, "one truth remains, he was an American, a citizen, a son, a husband and maybe most importantly a voice. He bravely used his voice to advocate for things he believed in: faith, family and freedom," Hess said.He added that "political assassination is not just the taking of life, it is the attempted murder of dialogue," imploring that people should be able to "disagree passionately without destroying one another."UTAH LEADERS URGE UNITY FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION: 'TURNING POINT FOR AMERICA'Attendee Taylor Crosby told Fox News Digital that he decided to come to the vigil because the "recent attack on free speech is something that should motivate the entire country to come together because when we can't speak our mind, that's the death of democracy at that point. So, something needs to change and I want to be the change that we want to see in the world."Although he didnt agree with Kirk on everything, Crosby said he respected his opinions and that he fought for what he believed in.Crosby said he didnt know the Robinson family but had heard he was involved in a socialist community in the area.UTAH STUDENTS LIFT VOICES IN PRAYER AT VIGIL FOR CHARLIE KIRKS CHRISTIAN LEGACY: 'FELT CALLED BY GOD'"And I've had friends that are part of that group, and a lot of them are just filled with hate and vitriol," he said. "I've gotten blocked and removed as friends for having opinions as basic as having a border and not letting in unlimited numbers of migrants. So, theres definitely a wide extreme of people in this area. Anywhere from people who will come to support free speech to people who will demonize you for having an opinion that 50% of the population believes in. So it's tough."Jesse Wilkinson stood quietly in the crowd wearing a shirt emblazoned with the word "Freedom."For Wilkinson, a part-time firefighter from St. George who now lives in Washington, Utah, showing up was about more than politics."I just wanted to support my community," he said. "I know were going through a hard time with the alleged shooter being from here and everything. I grew up in St. George I just wanted to be supportive and share my love and support for all those that are mourning, especially the Kirk family as well as the Robinson family. I know theyre going through a really hard time."Wilkinson said he became a firefighter out of a desire to serve, and Kirks death struck him deeply.VIGILS HELD ACROSS US AFTER ASSASSINATION OF CHARLIE KIRK: 'WE MUST HEAL'"I think he was an amazing, amazing man. He was having an amazing impact. I admire the man, and I know his voice will echo forever."He also framed the tragedy as an attack not just on Kirk but on the freedoms he stood for."If were silent, thats whats going to cause violence. We need to come together, we need to talk, and agree to disagree," he said, echoing Kirks words about open debate.Even his shirt carried meaning. The "freedom" design, a gift from his mother, was a subtle nod to Kirks style and the values he represented."Were the greatest country on the face of the planet, and we have amazing freedoms," Wilkinson said.For him, the vigil was about honoring Kirk, standing with neighbors, and recommitting to the principles of dialogue and freedom.Kevin Holyoak shared a similar message. He told Fox News Digital the evening was a time for reflection, adding that the country is going through tough times and urging people to respect differing beliefs.CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTING LEADS TO OUTPOURING FROM UTAH OFFICIALS, 2025 NOMS ON BOTH SIDES"Its better to talk through things as opposed to taking measures into your own hands that harm somebody else," he said, noting that violence runs against the values America was built on.A fan of Kirk, Holyoak described him as "an inspiring young person that got it real early." He admired how Kirk listened to opposing opinions, treated people with respect, and encouraged open conversation."I just think we all need to act that way," he said.For him, the vigil was about honoring Kirks legacy while urging the community and the country to return to dialogue over conflict.Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed told mourners the vigil was a moment for unity and healing. Speaking personally and not in his official role, Smeed called the past week "an incredibly difficult, tragic week" and urged the community to lean on faith instead of fear.He reflected on the meaning of unity, describing it as harmony and oneness, and used the image of Canadian geese flying in formation to illustrate how individuals support one another and what happens when one falls behind. True unity, he said, means ensuring no one is left alone. "To be peacemakers, we have to strive to remove contention and hate in our lives," Smeed said.He closed with a prayer for peace, reminding the community that healing would come only through choosing dialogue, compassion, and unity.

President Donald Trump says the killing of Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah in Dallas, Texas is a "terrible" crime and the result of immigration enforcement failures.The Truth Social post names 37-year-old Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national with a history of arrests in the U.S. Trump says the crime was carried out by an "illegal alien from Cuba who should have never been in our country."Cobos-Martinez allegedly attacked Nagamallaiah with a machete at a downtown motel, stabbing and beheading him in front of his wife and son. Witnesses say the violence began after a dispute over a broken washing machine and a language barrier.ICE DEMANDS REMOVAL OF CUBAN NATIONAL WHO ALLEGEDLY BEHEADED MERCHANT AFTER BIDEN ADMIN RELEASECobos-Martinez was arrested at the scene and charged with capital murder. Trump alleges he should never have been released after prior convictions and deportation attempts, blaming former President Joe Biden."This individual was previously arrested for terrible crimes, including child sex abuse, grand theft auto and false imprisonment, but was released back into our homeland under incompetent Joe Biden because Cuba did not want such an evil person in their country. Rest assured, the time for being soft on these illegal immigrant criminals is OVER under my watch!" Trump wrote.ICE LODGES DETAINERS AGAINST 3 VENEZUELANS CHARGED WITH CAPITAL MURDER IN TEXASCobos-Martinez had a prior final order of removal to Cuba and was most recently held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Dallas before being released on an order of supervision on Jan. 13, 2025, during the Biden administration. The release occurred because Cuba declined to accept his return due to his criminal record, according to ICE. The issue is a recurring problem in U.S. immigration enforcement.Trump also praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi for "doing an incredible job" of strengthening enforcement, while vowing that offenders will face prosecution "to the fullest extent of the law."

There was no fourth-quarter magic for J.J. McCarthy in his second NFL start, as the Atlanta Falcons handled the Minnesota Vikings on the road to win their first game of the season, 22-6.McCarthy stole a victory in Chicago last Monday after orchestrating a thrilling fourth quarter against the Bears. But the Falcons had all the answers for the young quarterback on "Sunday Night Football" to get in the win column.McCarthy went 11-of-21 through the air for 158 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in a game where he had some chances for big plays, but he just didnt have the right touch on his passes. With the lack of a successful run game, the Falcons were sending all types of pressure and McCarthy went down for six sacks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut McCarthys opponent, Michael Penix Jr., wasnt having the best of games at the quarterback position either. Penix was just 13-of-21 for 135 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He also missed some throws that couldve led to a touchdown earlier than Tyler Allgeiers late fourth-quarter score, which was the dagger for the Falcons.COWBOYS BEAT GIANTS ON WALK-OFF FIELD GOAL IN THRILLING OVERTIME VICTORYAllgeiers five-yard rush was the only touchdown for either team in this game, as it was a field goal battle throughout with both teams struggling to convert on red zone chances. Parker Romo, the Falcons new kicker as Younghoe Koo was benched after a rough week 1 performance, was up for the challenge as he knocked in all five of his field goal attempts, including his longest from 54 yards out.Though the pass game wasnt efficient for Atlanta, star running back Bijan Robinson picked up the slack with 143 rushing yards on 22 carries to lead the game in that category. Drake London was the leading receiver for the Falcons with 49 yards on three receptions.For the Vikings, Justin Jefferson had 81 yards, though he caught just three passes. After McCarthys second interception of the game on the Vikings final drive, Jefferson was noticeably frustrated on the sideline, but who wouldnt be when the offense truly clicked in the fourth quarter this past week?McCarthy and the Vikings will hope to be more consistent from start to finish next week when they face the Cincinnati Bengals, who are expected to be without quarterback Joe Burrow after he suffered a toe injury on Sunday.Meanwhile, the Falcons hit the road again, but against an NFC South rival in the Carolina Panthers next Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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