Suspect in Custody in Connection With Charlie Kirk Shooting Identified as 22-Year-Old Tyler Robinson From Utah, AP Source Says
- Authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah man, in connection with the shooting of Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
- The suspect was identified after a two-day manhunt prompted by a tip from a family member through a family friend to law enforcement.
- Robinson is reported to have fired from a rooftop some distance away overlooking the courtyard where Kirk was speaking, and a bolt-action rifle thought to be the weapon used was found nearby.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced, "We got him," while President Trump told Fox News that he is quite confident the suspect is now in custody.
- Robinson is currently booked but not formally charged, while authorities and the FBI continue analyzing evidence to bring justice for Kirk's family.
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Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?
The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Tyler Robinson, is a 22-year-old native of Utah who authorities say had allegedly criticised the conservative influencer in a recent conversation and was living with his family at the time of the shooting. Robinson was arrested late on Thursday after a family friend called authorities, officials said on Friday. Investigators have not publicly identified a motive. Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters th…
The 22-year-old man who is being singled out for the murder of Trump enthusiast Charlie Kirk has reportedly become increasingly political in recent years.
Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder?
OREM, Utah — The suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Tyler Robinson, is a 22-year-old native of Utah who authorities say had allegedly criticized the conservative influencer in a recent conversation and was living with his family at the time of the shooting. Robinson was arrested late on Thursday after a family friend called authorities, officials said on Friday. Investigators have not publicly identified a motive. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told rep…
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