One day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at a university in Utah, his casket was flown back to the Valley via Air Force Two, as supporters gather to remember the right-wing political figure.

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Late Wednesday, supporters of Charlie Kirk gathered in different parts of the valley to honor his legacy hours after he was assassinated at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Vice President JD Vance accompanied Charlie Kirk’s casket to Air Force Two in a video posted to X by Tyler Bowyer, of Turning Point Action, part of the group Kirk founded. Vance met with family and cl

Air Force Two landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Thursday to bring Charlie Kirk's body home. The conservative activist was shot and killed while speaking at a rally in Utah on Wednesday.

Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk's casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona.

Air Force Two arrived in Phoenix at about 4:40 p.m. with Vice President JD Vance and Kirk's family aboard after flying in from Utah, according to NBC News. Several supporters were seen outside the airport with American flags and patriotic hats to honor Kirk.

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, will be honored in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Sept.

Charlie Kirk was fielding questions about gun violence at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot.

Charlie Kirk, who headed Turning Point USA, built a campus for the group in Phoenix. And it was in Arizona where Turning Point started immersing itself in campaigns, from federal offices to city council races — and where Kirk married his wife,

JD Vance and second Lady Usha Vance are expected to meet with Kirk's family and close friends in Salt Lake City, Utah before the flight.

"What the enemy has tried to do today is silence the people of God," the pastor told congregants. "Well, you just unleashed the dragon."