Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues statement following shooting death of Charlie Kirk

Following the shooting American political commentator Charlie Kirk, Doug Andersen, spokesman forThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued the following statement:

It is with great sadness that we learn of the shooting that took place at Utah Valley University resulting in the death of Charlie Kirk. Our prayers go out to his family at this time. We condemn violence and lawless behavior. We also pray that we may treat one another with greater kindness, compassion and goodness. For members of the Church, we reaffirm the Savior’s teaching and admonition is to love our neighbor.