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 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.

Charlie Kirk's wife Erika clutched Usha Vance's hand while they disembarked Air Force Two as the right-wing activist's casket arrived in Arizona on Thursday, 11 September. JD Vance was a few steps behind them as Kirk's body returned to his hometown of Phoenix.

Vice President JD Vance will fly with the casket carrying Charlie Kirk‘s body on Air Force Two from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Phoenix, Arizona, later Thursday. Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance,

Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.

Raw emotion could be felt outside Turning Point USA's headquarters in Phoenix as Charlie Kirk's body returned to Arizona. His death sparked a stream of condolences, many of which have crossed political lines.

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.

Vice President Vance will travel to Utah to visit Charlie Kirk and family after a shooting left the 31-year-old conservative commentator dead.

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

Security experts say the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah has exposed the challenges of protecting public figures, especially at large outdoor events.