MSNBC issued an apology over on-air comments made by political analyst Matthew Dowd in the wake of the shooting of influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk , before his death had been confirmed. “During our breaking news coverage of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, Matthew Dowd made comments that were inappropriate, insensitive, and unacceptable,” read a statement from MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler. “We apologize for his statements, as has he. There is no place for violence in America,