Key points:
- Erika Kirk says she forgives the 22-year-old suspect. She speaks at a huge memorial in Arizona.
- She rejects revenge and leaves punishment to the state. She says Charlie would choose love over hate.
- Police charge Tyler Robinson after the campus shooting. The case still moves through the courts.
Erika Kirk stood before a vast crowd in Glendale. She spoke with calm poise and clear, warm words. She said she forgives the young man accused. The arena fell quiet, then rose with soft cheers.
Her voice held grief yet called for grace. She said Charlie lived to help lost young men. She added that love heals where hate only harms. The message drew long claps across the stadium floor.
Erika Kirk’s message of grace at State Farm Stadium
The event filled State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Family, friends, and public figures turned up in force. Many recalled Charlie’s faith, work, and bold public voice. The mood mixed tears with hope for calm civic life.
Erika quoted Christ and spoke straight to the nation. “I forgive him,” she said of the accused shooter. She said Charlie would choose mercy in this hard hour. She promised to carry his work into the future.
Earlier reports traced key steps in the fast probe. Our report covered when the suspect confessed to family. Read that update here on the suspect confesses, father alerts police.
Erika also spoke on the death penalty calls. She said the government should decide that hard path. She said she wants no blood “on my ledger.” She set her heart on faith, justice, and peace.
What we know about Tyler Robinson and the case
Police named Tyler Robinson as the 22-year-old suspect. Officers moved after tips and held him in custody. Courts later filed charges linked to the fatal shooting. The case remains live as hearings continue in Utah.
The killing sparked wide talk on crime and politics. Online posts drew strong words, claims, and quick workplace checks. See our round-up on the airline staff suspensions over posts.
Crowds at the memorial heard tributes from top figures. They praised Charlie’s work with youth and campus talks. They urged calm even as views still clash online. The family thanked fans for prayers and steady support.
Erika closed with hope for a kinder public square. She said love must win in this raw season. She asked young men to choose light over rage. The crowd rose and blessed her with long cheers.
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