Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025
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by Shane Harris
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Following a frantic 48-hour manhunt, police say they have the man they believe assassinated conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Authorities named 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspected killer. President Trump first announced that police had arrested an individual during an appearance on Fox News on Friday morning. Two other suspects had already been arrested and released following the shooting on Wednesday before law enforcement zeroed in on Robinson. According to reports, the a family member of the suspect, identified by some sources as his father, played a role in turning him in to police.
Kirk was just 31 years old and leaves behind a wife and two children, along with an incredible legacy of inspiring conservative advocacy. You can read AMAC’s coverage celebrating Kirk’s life and contributions to the conservative movement here:
Police reportedly recovered a high-powered rifle in a wooded area where the suspected shooter fled. Bullet casings with inscriptions were also founded. One of the shell casings allegedly had the word “fascist” written on it. Another allegedly included a symbol commonly associated with Antifa.
A third bullet casing also included the engraving, “Notices bulges OWO what’s this?” The phrase is commonly used to mock other players in online gaming, fueling suspicion that Robinson was a heavy gamer. Another bullet casing quoted “Bella Ciao,” which The New York Times describes as “an antifascist anthem now popular with video gamers.”
Authorities believe Robinson acted alone and traveled to Utah Valley University from his parents’ home in St. George, Utah. He is being held in the Utah County Jail on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies. A judge has denied him bail, and court records show that he has no criminal history. Jeff Gray, the Utah County attorney, plans to file formal charges on Tuesday, when Robinson will also make his first court appearance.
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