Laramie County Democratic Party denounces political violence
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Laramie County Democratic Party issued the following statement Saturday following last week’s assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah: “We are deeply saddened by the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Violence, in actions, words, or policy, will never be the solution to the deep-seated problems that face us as a country or as a county! We fervently hope that this tragic event causes everyone to step back for a moment and consider that we can only resolve our differences by working together and showing empathy for our fellow people.
“As Ted Hanlon, chair of the Laramie County Democratic Party said, ‘We can only move forward when we move as a community, and we must recognize that everyone, every voice, is a part of our community.’
“Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Charlie Kirk, and we hope that this sobering reminder of the frailty of human life can lead to positive change in our political discourse.”
This story was published on Sept. 17, 2025.