US EditionUtah Governor Says Trans Partner of Tyler Robinson is Cooperating in Investigation
- Tyler Robinson, 22, is due to appear in court Tuesday for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10.
- Robinson was taken into custody two days after the shooting and has declined to answer questions, choosing to remain silent during the investigation.
- Robinson lived with a romantic partner undergoing gender transition from male to female, who has been described as very cooperative and unaware of Robinson's intentions.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox described social media as a damaging influence fueling political violence and called on Americans to take personal responsibility in deescalating the nation's growing divisions.
- Authorities have not revealed Robinson’s motive, and families of both Robinson and Kirk want justice served while distancing themselves from the incident.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges before court hearing
Spencer Cox, Utah Gov., said Robinson is “not cooperating” and that his friends have painted a picture of someone radicalized in the dark corners of the internet. Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack on the father of two and confidant of President Donald Trump.
Some Conservatives Blame Higher Ed for Political Violence
The president and his allies are accusing the “radical left” of “terrorism,” blaming unnamed organizations. Some conservatives are condemning universities. In a Sunday interview on Meet the Press, Utah governor Spencer Cox said it’s important to find out what “radicalized” Tyler Robinson, who allegedly shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week on Utah Valley University’s Orem campus. Cox, a Republican, said he didn’t yet know …
Gov. Cox: Transgender partner of alleged Charlie Kirk killer cooperating with authorities
Tyler Robinson, 22, (pictured on Sept. 12, 2025) the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk, conservative Christian political activist. / Credit: Handout/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 15, 2025 / 18:01 pm (CNA). Utah Gov. Spencer Cox conf... [...]
What's Known About Tyler Robinson, the 22-Year-Old Youth Suspected of Murdering Charlie Kirk in Utah
The governor also revealed that the suspect's partner was transgender, which could be a sign that Robinson targeted Kirk for his antitrans opinions.
Romantic partner of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is cooperating with investigation
(The Hill) -- Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said on Sunday the alleged assassin behind conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting last week was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who Cox said is cooperating with law enforcement. Cox also said the roommate is transgender, confirming reporting from Fox News. “There are a couple things that we can confirm that have been reported,” Cox said in an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Pre…
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