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6 times conservatives were killed, shot or beaten by radical leftists over their beliefs

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
A right-wing protester walks past a group of Antifa activists during an alt-right rally in Portland, Oregon.
A right-wing protester walks past a group of Antifa activists during an alt-right rally in Portland, Oregon. | Reuters/Jim Urquhart

Editor's note: To read the companion article, "6 times Democrats were killed, beaten or threatened in targeted attacks," click here. 

A week has now passed since left-wing activist Tyler Robinson fatally shot Christian conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at a college campus event in Utah. Kirk’s assassination isn't the first incident of political violence targeting conservatives in recent years, however. 

Here are six examples of when conservatives have faced death or injury for their political beliefs. 

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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