September 11, 2025 3:50 a.m. 

Roseburg area Republican State Representative Virgil Osborne is mourning political commentator Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday.

Osborne released a statement late Wednesday afternoon which said: “I am beyond saddened by the assassination of Charlie Kirk. My deepest prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends, and loved ones grieving this senseless act of violence. Political violence has no place in our country. We must defend the freedoms that allow us to debate out differences peacefully”

Osborne said, “Justice must be swift”.