Charlie Kirk Killing Suspect Arrested on Murder, Weapon Offenses

Sept. 12, 2025, 6:14 PM UTC

The man accused of killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk— identified as Tyler Robinson — was arrested on suspicion of murder and weapons offenses.

Robinson is being held in county jail in Utah without bail, according to court documents. He was arrested by law enforcement, after a family member alerted authorities that he had confessed, or at least implied involvement, in the killing, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said Friday.

No formal charges have been filed against Robinson, but authorities in Utah said they intend to file them early next week.

Kirk, 31, executive director of Turning Point USA and ...

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