The killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is causing deep divide. 

He was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah University and later died in hospital. 

US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says several people have lost their jobs for making comments after the assassination. 

He says it's caused other disruption as well, with a fight breaking out in Iowa after someone shouted profanities about Kirk. 

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The killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk is causing deep divide.&nbsp;
He was shot while speaking at an event at a Utah University and later died in hospital.&nbsp;
US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley says several people have lost their jobs for making comments after the assassination.&nbsp;
He says it's caused other disruption as well, with a fight breaking out in Iowa after someone shouted profanities about Kirk.&nbsp;
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Jonathan Kearsley: US Correspondent gives latest updates on fallout after Charlie Kirk's death

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