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Utah Residents Are Reeling, Knowing the Charlie Kirk Suspect Is One of Their Own

Tyler Robinson, 22, surrendered peacefully after his family alerted authorities; investigators found extremist symbols on shell casings, suggesting ideological motives.

  • On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, and authorities identified and arrested suspect Tyler Robinson, with President Donald Trump confirming the arrest on Friday during a "Fox & Friends" interview.
  • Investigators found shell casings with taunting inscriptions like `Hey fascist!` and a `bella ciao` reference, linked by George Mason University to leftist resistance, Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday.
  • After a 33-hour manhunt, Robinson's family alerted Washington City Police and Washington County Sheriff's Office to arrange a peaceful surrender, fearing a violent raid, former NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro said.
  • The arrest sent shockwaves through the small community where the suspect's family lives, leaving residents reeling and expressing sorrow while Nathan Pond, trauma therapist in Orem, received almost 20 calls since Wednesday's assassination amid fears of vigilante justice.
  • On Wednesday, Trump said, `To my fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah,` and expressed hope the suspect receives the death penalty, in a video address.
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cedarnews.net broke the news in on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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