US EditionCollege Conservatives Vow to Carry on Charlie Kirk’s Work
Tyler Robinson was arrested 33 hours after fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university event, sparking national debate on political violence and security measures.
- Authorities said Thursday night they had captured the suspect after a 33-hour search, with FBI Director Kash Patel announcing the arrest at 10:00 pm Thursday and Governor Spencer Cox stating, `We got him`.
- Investigators report a family member told authorities on the evening of September 12th that Tyler Robinson had confessed or implied involvement, after authorities say he expressed negative views of Kirk.
- Evidence included a Mauser.30-caliber bolt-action rifle in a towel, a spent cartridge and three rounds in the magazine, and unused casings engraved with `Hey, fascist!` and `Bella ciao`.
- Authorities said they hold the suspect on suspicion of aggravated murder, with Utah possibly seeking the death penalty, as flags flew half-staff and Erika Kirk pledged to continue the tour.
- Data and experts say the killing comes amid a surge in political violence, with more than 7,000 leads and tips pouring in as online communities and gamers react intensely.
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College conservatives vow to carry on Charlie Kirk’s work
Young conservatives and activists are determined to let the late Charlie Kirk’s principles guide their movement on college campuses and be more active than ever in honor of his memory. The assassination of the founder of Turning Point USA, which has clubs on more than 850 campuses, has saddened but sharpened its followers and…
Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges
UTAH, USA: The Utah trade school student jailed on suspicion of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk faces formal charges next week, according to the governor, from an act of violence widely seen as a foreboding inflection point in US politics.
Suspect in Kirk killing went 'more political'
OREM, Utah — A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the killing of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible…
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