Police have ruled the death of a top Republican activist and lawyer Alexander Talcott, 41, on Saturday a homicide following an autopsy.
Talcott was fatally stabbed in the neck inside his home in Durham, New Hampshire, according to the state’s Attorney General’s Office.
The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) state director in New Hampshire, William O’Brien, told NBC10 Boston praised Talcott as “a staunch advocate for the core values of the Republican Party.”
“His unwavering belief in liberty, free markets, and limited government resonated deeply in his role as a lawyer. Within the RNLA, his leadership was unwavering in promoting our shared values, ensuring every member felt empowered and well-prepared,” O’Brein said in a statement.
“Alex was an exceptionally skilled champion for the rule of law and the importance of fair and honest elections. We will forever honor Alex’s selfless dedication and profound contributions to our shared vision of liberty through legal processes,” O’Brien said.
“His legacy will undoubtedly inspire future generations within the RNLA and the greater legal community.”
According to The Daily Mail, police have identified the person suspected of having stabbed Talcott to death. Investigators are trying to determine of the killing was an act of self-defense.
The suspect’s name has not been released to the public and no arrest has been made. Police said there is no danger to the public.
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