Bipartisan leaders Baird and Garcia Wilburn condemn murder of Charlie Kirk, call for end to political violence

State Reps. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) and Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fishers), co-chairs of the Indiana Future Caucus, shared their united condemnation of the murder of activist and commentator Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah yesterday. The Indiana Future Caucus brings together bipartisan lawmakers 45 years of age and under.
The co-chairs released the following statement condemning the shooting and calling for civility:
“Political violence is never okay. Taking someone’s life is never an acceptable way to settle differences of opinion.
“Earlier this year, our bipartisan caucus spoke out against the tragic murder of a Democratic Minnesota state representative and her husband. Today, we unequivocally condemn the murder of Republican activist and commentator Charlie Kirk.
“As a nation, we must move beyond this horrifying trend of harming or killing those you disagree with and return to a culture of spirited debate and respect for different viewpoints. The Indiana Future Caucus represents the bright tomorrow we can create for Hoosiers — and political violence should not exist in that future.
“Our prayers are with Charlie’s wife Erika, his children, and all who loved him during this heartbreaking time.”
The Indiana Future Caucus connects Gen Z and millennial lawmakers committed to working across party lines to deliver results for their communities. Currently, 32 millennial lawmakers serve in the Indiana General Assembly.
A forthcoming release will share more details about the caucus’s recent leadership transition.