This Special Reports title discusses the assassination, early life, and career of Charlie Kirk. It also considers the history and potential causes of political violence in the United States, examining recent occurrences including the assassination attempts on President Donald Trump and the killing of Minnesota state representative Melissa Hortman. The title concludes by discussing the aftermath of Kirk’s death and how the country might address its political violence. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.