Hermosa Beach flags at half-staff in memory of political activist Charlie Kirk

U.S. and California flags in Hermosa Beach, as well as the rest of the country, are flying at half-staff through Sunday, September 14, pursuant to an an order issued Wednesday, September 10, by President Donald Trump. The President issued the order “as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk,” a statement from the president said. The conservative political activist was the founder of the student organization Turning Point USA. He was shot and killed on September 10 while participating in a Turning Point USA debate at the Utah Valley University. He was 31 years old. Photos by Ralph Doyle