Authorities have identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Republican activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson reportedly confessed to a family member, expressing negative views towards Kirk prior to the shooting. After the shooting, which took place at Utah Valley University, Robinson fled the scene, sparking a widespread manhunt that ended with his arrest. Robinson has been apprehended and is being held on charges including aggravated murder, while the investigation into the incident continues.
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Authorities have identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Governor Spencer Cox confirmed Robinson’s arrest, stating a family friend reported Robinson’s involvement. Forensic evidence is still being evaluated, and the FBI has received over 11,000 leads. Investigation revealed that Robinson had expressed dislike for Kirk and exchanged messages about acquiring a rifle.
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Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident, has been identified by law enforcement as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Surveillance footage and images released by authorities helped identify Robinson, and he was turned in by a family member. Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during an event hosted by the school’s Turning Point USA chapter. Authorities recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle and were analyzing evidence from the scene.
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