India, Sept. 15 -- A Long Island newspaper apologized Sunday after publishing a political cartoon about the assassination of Charlie Kirk that many called "vile" and "insensitive," according to New York Post.

The cartoon ran in Saturday's edition of Newsday. It showed an empty chair with a blood stain at a tent marked "Charlie Kirk" and "Prove me Wrong." An arrow pointing to the seat included the name of Kirk's organization, "Turning Point USA."

The drawing was created by Pulitzer finalist Chip Bok and quickly drew backlash across Long Island.

"Newsday-the only daily paper for Long Island-has crossed a line. By publishing a vile cartoon about the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, the paper has mocked tragedy, stoked division, an...