Utah governor says alleged Kirk shooter not cooperating with authorities
- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in early September 2025, sparking national attention and security concerns.
- Authorities arrested Tyler James Robinson, a 22-year-old local resident with no recent voting activity, and investigators continue to probe his motives amid a broader context of rising political violence.
- The shooting prompted calls for increased campus security and civility, led to firings over social media conduct, and generated debates on free speech and political discourse across universities.
- Ben Shapiro affirmed via video on September 11 that he will "never back down from debating," while conservative groups like Young America's Foundation vowed to continue campus engagements despite security challenges.
- The incident has raised concerns about chilling effects on campus speech, with stakeholders emphasizing the need to handle disagreement through debate rather than intimidation or violence.
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Utah Governor: Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Not Cooperating With Authorities
The man arrested in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities, but investigators are working to establish a motive for the shooting by talking to his friends and family, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Sunday.

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating with authorities, Utah governor says
Investigators have yet to piece together why Tyler Robinson allegedly scaled a rooftop at Utah Valley University during an outdoor event and shot Charlie Kirk in the neck.
Utah Governor CONFIRMS: Tyler Robinson’s Roommate “Was A Boyfriend Who Is Transitioning from Male to Female” * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
Well, there you have it, folks. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox just provided an update on the investigation into suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson. Despite reports that Robinson confessed the assassination to his father, Gov. Cox told ABC News that he is not cooperating and has not confessed to authorities. However, according to Gov. Cox, Robinson’s transgender roommate/boyfriend is cooperating. He also confirmed the reports that the roommat…
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