Authorities believe the suspect acted alone. Robinson indicated to a family member that he was involved in the shooting, officials said.
Here is the latest
- Charlie Kirk’s Wife to Give First Public Remarks Since His Assassination
- GOP Lawmakers Demand Inquiry Into ‘Radical Left’ Networks Following Kirk’s Assassination
- What to Know About Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Assassin
- Secret Service Agent Placed on Leave Over Post About Charlie Kirk
- Discord Says Alleged Shooter’s Account Was Removed
Charlie Kirk’s Wife to Give First Public Remarks Since His Assassination
Charlie Kirk’s wife, Erika, will address the media publicly for the first time since his assassination, Turning Point USA announced on Sept. 12.
🚨Charlie Kirk's beloved wife, Mrs. Erika Kirk, will address the nation tonight at 8:15 PM EST.
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKsway) September 12, 2025
Her remarks will be streamed LIVE on all of Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk's social media platforms.@TPUSA @MrsErikaKirk pic.twitter.com/RMYIi7Z8Cy
She will speak from Arizona at 8:15 p.m. ET; her remarks will be livestreamed on Turning Point USA’s platforms, including X, YouTube, and Rumble.
Her comments follow the return of Kirk’s body to Arizona, and the arrest of the suspected shooter, who was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson
By T.J. Muscaro
GOP Lawmakers Demand Inquiry Into ‘Radical Left’ Networks Following Kirk’s Assassination
A group of House Republicans is pressing congressional leaders to create a select committee to investigate what they call “the radical left’s assault on America and the rule of law,” citing the assassination of Charlie Kirk as the latest evidence of mounting political violence.
In a Sept. 11 letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and the chairs of the Judiciary and Oversight committees, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and more than a dozen colleagues urged the formation of a panel to probe the “money, influence, and power” behind the alleged assault on American institutions.
They asked that the select committee be staffed with members and aides who have prosecutorial or law enforcement backgrounds “to deliver results” and armed with full subpoena powers to trace the funding networks of nongovernmental organizations (NGO), donors, media outlets, and public officials.
By Tom Ozimek
What to Know About Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Assassin
The suspected shooter in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has been arrested, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced on the morning of Sept. 12. He is a 22-year-old Utah resident named Tyler James Robinson.
“We got him,” Cox said at a press conference. “On the evening of September 11, a family member of Tyler Robinson reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with information that Robinson had confessed to them or implied that he had committed the incident.”
According to President Donald Trump, Robinson’s father convinced his son to turn himself in.
By T.J. Muscaro and Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Secret Service Agent Placed on Leave Over Post About Charlie Kirk
A Secret Service agent has been placed on leave after his comments on social media following the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
“If you are mourning this guy .. delete me,” Anthony Pough wrote on Facebook following the Sept. 10 killing of Kirk at a university in Utah. “He spewed hate and racism on his show.”
Pough added later: “At the end of the day, you answer to GOD and speak things into existence. You can only circumvent karma, she doesn’t leave.”
Discord Says Alleged Shooter’s Account Was Removed
A spokesperson from Discord addressed the use of the platform by those involved with the shooting, after Utah Gov. Spencer Cox noted the use of the app by the suspect’s roommate.
According to a spokesperson for Discord, an internal investigation found no evidence that the suspect promoted violence or planned the shooting on its platform.
“The messages referenced in recent reporting about planning details do not appear to be Discord messages. These were communications between the suspect’s roommate and a friend after the shooting, where the roommate was recounting the contents of a note the suspect had left elsewhere.”
The company said it removed the suspect’s account for “violating our off-platform behavior policy,” and that “we strongly condemn violence of any kind, including political violence.” The company also said it would continue to work closely with law enforcement.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and extend our condolences to the Kirk family and everyone affected.”
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Bullet Casings Had Messages: What We Know
As the man accused of assassinating conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was held at the Utah County Jail on Friday, authorities said he engraved messages on bullet casings that included anti-fascist viewpoints and apparent references to taunting Internet memes.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed the arrest of Tyler Robinson, 22, at a press conference on Friday. Court papers said he was detained on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charges. Formal charges are expected soon.
The rifle used in the shooting was a Mauser 98 .30-06 with a scope, Cox said. The rifle has a bolt-action, meaning the user has to operate the rifle’s bolt by turning it and pulling it back.
What the Messages Say
Bullet casings discovered by investigators had several inscriptions engraved on them, Cox said. The casing from the shot fired at Kirk read: “notices bulges OwO what’s this?”
Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
The suspect behind the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a weapon causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice – all felony charges.
The aggravated murder charge carries the possibility of the death penalty.
Formal charges are expected next week, authorities said at a Friday press conference.
Robinson has no prior criminal history, according to state and federal records.
Pentagon Announces ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Military Personnel Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination
The Pentagon has “zero tolerance” for any civilian or military personnel who mocks Charlie Kirk’s assassination, a spokesman said on Thursday.
“It is unacceptable for military personnel and Department of War civilians to celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American,” Sean Parnell, the chief Pentagon spokesman and senior adviser, wrote in a post on X. “The Department of War has zero tolerance for it.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shared Parnell’s post on the social media platform.
Suspect Briefly Attended Utah State University
A spokesperson told The Epoch Times in a statement that Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk, briefly attended Utah State University for one semester in 2021.
Robinson, said the spokesperson for Utah Valley University, is a junior in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College.
He also “received concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University while in high school” between 2019 and 2021, according to the spokesperson.
Steven Dunham, director of communications for Washington County School District, confirmed to The Epoch Times that Robinson was enrolled in that school district from 2008 until 2021, when he graduated from high school.
By Jackson Richman and Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Assassination Was ‘Attack on American Experiment’: Cox
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox described the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a threat to democracy and the American way of life, during a Sept. 12 press conference.
“It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment,” Cox said.
“It is an attack on our ideals.”
Cox added that a nation built on the notion of free speech is endangered by political violence that dampens the spirit of the country.
“This cuts to the very foundation of who we are, of who we have been, and who we could be in better times,” Cox said.
“Political violence is different than any other type of violence for lots of different reasons. One, because in the very act that Charlie championed of expression, that freedom of expression that is enshrined in our founding documents, in having his life taken in that very act, makes it more difficult for people to feel like they can share their ideas, that they can speak freely.”
The governor called for a commitment to open dialogue and peaceful interactions.
“We will never be able to solve all the other problems, including the violence problems that people are worried about, if we can’t have a clash of ideas safely and securely, especially those ideas with which you disagree,” Cox said.
“That’s why this matters so much.”
Robinson Believed to Have Acted Alone, Say Authorities
Authorities believe that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, did not have any accomplices.
“We do not at this time have any information that would lead to additional arrests,” Gov. Spencer Cox said at a press conference on Sept. 12.
When asked whether Robinson acted alone, Cox said, “Yes, but the investigation is ongoing.”
Cox previously announced that Robinson had allegedly sent messages to a friend via social media platform Discord regarding the retrieval of a rifle that he allegedly used to shoot Kirk. That friend, who was not named by authorities, appears to be cooperating with investigators and is not a suspect.
By Arjun Singh
Utah Gov Says Alleged Shooter Changed Clothes While on the Roof
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, changed clothes sometime between when he was first spotted on campus and when he left the roof from where he fired the fatal bullet.
Speaking at a press conference on Sept. 12, Cox said that law enforcement believes that Robinson changed clothes on the roof, and then changed back into the outfit he was wearing before he shot Kirk and was wearing at the time he was apprehended.
“The clothing matched the clothing he had on before the shooting here at [the university],” Cox said.
Charging Documents Expected ‘Early Next Week’: Cox
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters during the Sept. 12 press conference that charging documents are expected early next week for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.
“We’ll have more detailed information then … in preparation for a preliminary hearing,” Cox said.
“The county attorney will be working very closely with the Kirk family as those charging documents and decisions are prepared and made.”
State law allows three days for officials to gather evidence and file charges while the suspect is in custody.
Suspect Not a Student at UVU: Cox
The suspect behind the Charlie Kirk assassination, Tyler Robinson, was not a student at Utah Valley University (UVU), Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said at the Sept. 12 press conference.
Robinson was living with his family in Washington County, in Utah’s southwest, about a 3 ½-hour drive to Utah Valley University, Cox said.
Can’t Discuss Motive: Cox
In response to a question from a reporter at the Sept. 12 press conference, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he could not discuss a motive behind the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Alleged Assassin’s Bullet Casings Inscribed With Political Messages: Utah Gov
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced at a press conference that investigators discovered bullet casings in the weapon suspected to have been used in the Charlie Kirk assassination. The bullets were allegedly inscribed with messages.
The fired casing was marked, “Notices, bulges, OWO, what’s this?” he said.
Three unfired rounds found in the rifle were also allegedly inscribed.
One allegedly read, “Hey fascists! Catch!” It also had a drawn up arrow, a right arrow, and three down arrow symbols.
Another round allegedly read, “O bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao,” seemingly referring to an Italian anti-fascist song from WWII.
And the last casing was allegedly inscribed with, “If you read this, you are gay LMAO.”
It is unclear how or when the markings were made.
The evidence was discovered north of the campus, near the road in a grassy area lined with trees, the governor said. The Mauser .30-06 bolt action rifle was wrapped in a dark colored towel.
Utah Gov Says Alleged Assassin Messaged Roommate About the Shooting
Investigators found that Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination, exchanged messages on Discord that revealed details of the shooting, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced at a press conference
According to Cox, investigators saw messages sent to Robinson’s roommate, whose identity has not been revealed, including notes about the need to retrieve a rifle, and messages related to watching the area where the rifle was left, and other items left with it.
The messages also allegedly referenced engraved bullets and offered details about the uniqueness of the rifle’s scope.
Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin Identified as Tyler Robinson
The person suspected of assassinating Charlie Kirk has been caught and confessed to a family member, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
“We got him,” said Cox at a press conference in Utah.
The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson.
Utah Governor Warns of Disinformation by China, Russia After Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has cautioned that Chinese and Russian bots are generating and spreading misleading content online to “encourage violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Kirk, a prominent political commentator and conservative influencer, was fatally shot while on stage at an event held at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He was 31.
At the press conference on Sept. 11, Cox said that there is a “tremendous amount of disinformation” being monitored by state authorities.
By Dorothy Li
Trump: ‘The Father Convinced the Son’ to Turn Himself In
Speaking from the “Fox & Friends” studio, President Donald Trump said on Friday that the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination was turned in by his own father.
Trump initially said a minister who was involved with law enforcement contacted a friend who is a top U.S. Marshal.
“And they took it from there,” Trump said, noting that the suspect’s father later became involved and turned his son in.
“The father convinced the son.”
Trump said this was based on what he had just been told before going on air, and could be subject to change.
By Emel Akan
Suspect Has Been Caught: Trump
President Donald Trump said that the suspect behind the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is in custody.
“I think with a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody,” he said on Fox News on Friday morning.
Trump said a minister who was involved in law enforcement turned the suspect in.
“Somebody that was very close to him said, ‘Hmm, that’s him,’” the president said.
Trump called for a “quick trial” for the suspect.
The suspect was driven to police headquarters and, as of press time, is currently there.
The FBI on Wednesday released images and footage of the suspect and offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Trump called for capital punishment for the shooter.
“I hope he gets the death penalty,” he said.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has also called for the death penalty for the suspect.
“We’ve been working with our attorneys getting everything that we need—affidavits—ready so that we can pursue the death penalty in this case, and that will happen here in the state of Utah again,” he said at a Sept. 11 evening press conference.
Trump reiterated his call for Kirk’s supporters to be non-violent in response to the assasination.
“He’d want revenge at the ballot box,” he said.
The president said he will attend Kirk’s funeral.
“I believe it’s in Arizona,” Trump told reporters. “They’ve asked me to go, and I think I have an obligation to do it.”
Charlie Kirk Assassination Stirs Fears of Rising Political Violence
The Sept. 10 death of Charlie Kirk—the highest-profile American political figure to be assassinated in nearly six decades—represents a tipping point for the nation, legal scholars and others told The Epoch Times. How leaders and the populace react to it could determine whether the tide of political violence continues to rise—or recedes.
The 31-year-old father of two was fatally shot in the neck as he spoke on a Utah college campus. As of Sept. 11, the gunman remained unidentified and on the loose; police detained two people but released both after questioning.
Susan MacManus, a Florida political scholar for a half-century, said Kirk’s slaying could spark important changes.
By Janice Hisle and Savannah Hulsey Pointer
Kirk Assassination Reverberates Through Orem
OREM, Utah—The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 has reverberated across the United States and beyond.
On Thursday, in Orem, where Kirk was killed while speaking to students, shock, sadness, and even anger were palpable under the high desert sun. So too was appreciation for the 31-year-old’s faith in God and his commitment to peaceful political debate.
Law enforcement patrolled Utah Valley University, the scene of the crime.
How the Assassination of Charlie Kirk Unfolded
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed by a single gunshot at a crowded event at a Utah college on Sept. 10. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox described the act as a “political assassination.”
Authorities are searching for Kirk’s killer and have released photos of a person of interest, seeking help from the public in their manhunt.
Here’s what we know about the shooting and the aftermath so far.
By T.J. Muscaro
The Assassination
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, in the first campus event of TPUSA’s American Comeback tour.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, in the first campus event of TPUSA’s American Comeback tour.
By noon, an estimated 3,000 students had gathered around his tent, which displayed his challenge to the students “prove me wrong.”
Six university police officers were on duty at the event, along with Kirk’s own private security team, according to authorities.
By T.J. Muscaro
