US EditionSuspect Tyler Robinson, 22, in Custody for Charlie Kirk Shooting
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested after a 33-hour manhunt for the politically motivated shooting of Charlie Kirk at a university event, with authorities recovering the murder weapon and evidence of planning.
- On Friday, Utah authorities arrested Tyler James Robinson, alleged suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University; Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson is believed to have acted alone and will be charged early next week.
- Investigators say preliminary evidence indicates a premeditated, ideologically motivated attack, with officials reporting Robinson planned details on Discord and family members aiding authorities due to his hatred of Kirk's politics.
- At a Wednesday speaking event at Utah Valley University, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot before more than 3,000 people, and authorities recovered a high-powered rifle with bullet casings engraved with anti-fascist inscriptions near campus.
- The assassination has drawn widespread condemnation and intensified concerns over political divisions, while Kirk's remains were flown aboard Air Force Two to Arizona with Vice President JD Vance accompanying the casket for services next weekend.
- Robinson remains in custody while investigators collect forensic evidence, the FBI released surveillance images and offered a $100,000 reward shortly before, and Republican strategists prepare for the 2026 midterm primary season.
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A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of a suspect
OREM, Utah. (AP) — Authorities on Friday announced the arrest of a 22-year-old Utah man on suspicion of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a Wednesday event at Utah Valley University.Tyler Robinson was taken into custody Thursday night, and investigators said they believe he acted alone.Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was a top podcaster and ally of President Donald Trump. He …
Probable Cause Affidavit: Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Arrested on Suspicion of Capital Murder, Felony Discharge of Weapon and Obstruction of Justice
Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was arrested on suspicion of capital murder, felony discharge of a weapon causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, according to the probable cause affidavit.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that a suspect has been taken into custody in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Khloe Kardashian was embroiled in controversy on Thursday afternoon after she liked a post praising political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed the day before in Utah. The 41-year-old also commented with a praying hands emoji and retweeted an apparently non-partisan post about Kirk's murder at the age of 31. Kirk's murder took place at Utah Valley University, where he was shot in the neck by a gunman on the roof of a nearby building…
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