US EditionWhat we've learned about the suspect in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Tyler Robinson planned the attack over a week, targeting Kirk for his political views and knowing children were present, authorities said.
- On September 10, 2023, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson allegedly fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University during an outdoor speaking event.
- Robinson reportedly planned the attack for over a week, targeting Kirk due to his political views and knowing children were present at the event.
- Investigators found Robinson's DNA on the rifle, cartridge cases, and a towel linked to the shooting, and discovered a note under his keyboard expressing intent to kill Kirk.
- Robinson admitted to his partner his role in the incident, told his transgender roommate to erase any incriminating messages and avoid speaking with authorities, and his parents observed that his views had recently shifted in support of LGBTQ+ issues following the start of his relationship with his roommate.
- Following the shooting, university officials reaffirmed free speech principles, several institutions condemned political violence, Robinson was charged with aggravated murder, and Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray intends to seek the death penalty.
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Ottumwa Courier
What we've learned about the case against the man charged in Charlie Kirk’s killing
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Watauga Democrat
Inside the hunt for the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing
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Legacy Newscasts Still Avoiding Motive in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Legacy Newscasts Still Avoiding Motive in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination It’s been a week since Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a trans-adjacent (allegedly) leftist with a grudge. Despite a press conference by the local prosecutor with extensive details, the legacy newscasts avoided any discussion of the shooter’s motive. CBS has been the most reluctant to discuss motive among the nightly newscasts. Here's how last ni…
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Hastings Tribune
What we've learned about the suspect in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Authorities released new information Tuesday indicating that the 22-year-old Utah man accused in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk did a fair amount of planning before the attack on a college campus.
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