BREAKING: Tyler Robinson Arrested in Connection with Charlie Kirk Assassination
BREAKING: Tyler Robinson Arrested in Connection with Charlie Kirk Assassination
Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed today that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been taken into custody in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The arrest follows a two-day manhunt that concluded with Robinson’s apprehension near Zion National Park. Governor Cox declared, “We got him,” during a press conference earlier today. Reuters
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10. The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. MDT, approximately 20 minutes after the event began. Security camera footage showed the gunman arriving at the campus at 11:52 a.m., proceeding up a stairwell to the roof, and firing a single shot from an elevated position. Wikipedia
Robinson was reportedly turned in by his father, who recognized his son in publicly released photos. The father, along with a family friend who is a minister involved in law enforcement, contacted authorities, leading to Robinson’s identification and arrest. New York Post
Investigators recovered a Mauser .30-caliber bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon, hidden in nearby woods. Forensic evidence, including palm prints, shoe impressions, and a forearm imprint from the rooftop, have been collected for analysis. People.com
The assassination has sparked widespread outrage and bipartisan condemnation of political violence. President Donald Trump confirmed Robinson’s capture and expressed support for seeking the death penalty. He described Kirk as a “martyr for truth and freedom.” New York Post
The FBI and local law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the incident, emphasizing the need for public cooperation and cautioning against online disinformation.
