The killing of 31-year-old conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday shocked the nation.
Graphic video of the shooting at Utah Valley University spread quickly online, sparking an outpouring of emotions.
While many offered prayers and condolences, others shared a decidedly different emotion.
"The chatter on social media. We are now in a space where we are celebrating someone being murdered and we cannot have that," said Fresno County Supervisor Luiz Chavez.
Local leaders say they wanted to stand together united despite their political differences.
"He was bold, unapologetic, and effective," said Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld. "He was changing minds across the country. He was speaking the truth."
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"While Mr. Kirk was someone who I agreed with on hardly anything, what happened to him yesterday is not something I wish on anyone," Fresno city councilmember Nelson Esparza said.
"Our disagreements can be passionate," said Fresno city councilmember Mike Karbassi. "The folks up here are Democrats and Republicans, and we have been very passionate in the past, but we have done it in a peaceful manner."
Mayor Dyer says leaders will hold each other accountable and hopes Fresno can set an example for the rest of the country.
"No more hate speech. No more name-calling. No more belittling each other," Dyer said.
Every leader emphasizing the importance of being united and respectful to one another at all costs.
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