Four months ago, Charlie Kirk debated with students at the University of Cambridge on views including abortion, women's rights and religion. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old right-wing American activist was fatally shot while speaking on stage in Utah. While these students disagreed with many of his views, they have unequivocally condemned the shooting and recognised his commitment to peaceful debate.
In May, Kirk was invited to the Cambridge Union for a question and answer debate event.
Sammy McDonald was the last student due to debate with him, and the US support of Israel's campaign in Gaza was a focal point of their discussion.
The History student told the BBC: "Nothing - political or otherwise - can ever justify such a horrendous act or the ruination of the lives of those close to him.
"Political disagreement cannot be, and must never be, a death sentence.
