Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez postpones Raleigh event after Charlie Kirk shooting
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- Ocasio-Cortez postponed Raleigh rally following Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.
- Postponement cited both respect for Kirk and heightened security concerns.
- Authorities continue manhunt for college-age suspect still at large.
Progressive U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York postponed a visit to Raleigh planned for this weekend following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat who has been on a national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders, had been scheduled to speak at a rally with the North Carolina Democratic Party on Sunday, alongside other unnamed “special guests.”
The party announced Thursday her event would be postponed.
The New York Times reported that Ocasio-Cortez said she postponed the event out of respect for Kirk and due to security concerns.
A manhunt is still underway to identify and apprehend Kirk’s shooter. Investigators say they are looking for a “college-age” suspect.
Anna Roman contributed to this report.
This story was originally published September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM.
