The Washington Post
The manhunt intensified Thursday for the assassin who killed Charlie Kirk, with authorities saying the case had “rapid developments” as they distributed a photo of a person of interest.
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12.09.2025 ⇢ The day of the Charlie Kirk assassin's arrest, Tyler Robinson
⌨US media continued its intense focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The day began with authorities releasing new images and video of a "person of interest," including footage of a rooftop escape, as the manhunt intensified and a $100,000 reward was offered. Scrutiny mounted on the FBI as the killer remained at large. By early afternoon, President Trump announced that a suspect was in custody, a development quickly confirmed by multiple outlets. Later, the suspect was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah, reportedly turned in by his father. Further details emerged, including messages like "Hey fascist! Catch!" found on bullet casings, suggesting a political motive. Robinson's background and ties to various subcultures also began to surface.
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The New York Times
After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, investigators struggled to piece together a clear picture of who the gunman was.
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One America News
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to commemorate conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday during a speaking event, with a statue in the U.S. Capitol.
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The Washington Post
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Utah on Thursday to directly oversee the intensifying manhunt for the assassin who killed conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk.
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The New York Times
After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, investigators struggled to identify the gunman and where he had gone.
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The New York Times
After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, investigators struggled to piece together a clear picture of who the gunman was.
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One America News
President Donald Trump confirmed that Charlie Kirk has passed away after being assassinated by a gunman in Utah.
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The New York Times
After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, investigators struggled to identify the whereabouts and identity of the shooter.
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Beast
New security footage images shed new light on the “person of interest” in Kirk’s shooting.
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By Amanda Castro
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The Washington Post
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Utah on Thursday to directly oversee the intensifying manhunt for the assassin who killed conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk.
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One America News
Authorities say that the 16-year-old male student who opened fire at his Colorado high school this week, injuring two classmates before taking his own life, may have been radicalized by an “extremist network.”
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a pair of images of a “person of interest” in the shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
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The Washington Post
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Utah on Thursday to directly oversee the intensifying manhunt for the assassin who killed conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk.
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One America News
President Donald Trump confirmed that Charlie Kirk has passed away after being assassinated by a gunman in Utah.
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Associated Press
FBI Director Kash Patel and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox are due to hold a news conference late Thursday in Orem, Utah, on the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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A former student's online threats led to a police response, where an officer was physically struck after being mistaken for a threat by a student.
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01:56⇢FBI Releases More Images of Kirk Assassin Person of Interest
⌨US media continues to focus intensely on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI has released new images of a "person of interest" in the shooting, and news conferences are being held by officials, including the FBI Director, to provide updates on the ongoing manhunt (ABC News, CNN, Fox News, NBC News, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, Washington Post, AP News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, One America News Network, Washington Examiner, Washington Times).
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Associated Press
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox held a news conference late Thursday in Orem, Utah, on the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, showcasing a new video of a person of interest and asking the public for help identifying them.
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The New York Times
Already, missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency.
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The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kirk's killer. Investigators found a rifle in a wooded area near campus, as well as footwear and forearm impressions.
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The New York Times
After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, investigators struggled to identify the whereabouts and identity of the shooter.
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On Thursday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Charlie Kirk’s life. Marlow said, “He is the best version of a guy that you can imagine, in your head, whatever you’re thinking about Charlie is,
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The Daily Beast
Authorities have released footage of Kirk’s suspected killer fleeing the scene on foot.
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New York Post
The clip from the Utah Valley University campus was shared by the Bureau and the Utah Department of Public Safety during a press conference Thursday night in which officials gave no new updates on any relevant leads or arrests.
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The Washington Post
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The New York Times
Missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months had already invited worries about the erosion of public confidence in the agency.
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Charlie Kirk was fielding questions about gun violence at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday when he was shot.
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Associated Press
The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods is still at large more than 24 hours later.
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03:32⇢Charlie Kirk Killing: Suspect's Rooftop Escape Caught on Video
⌨US media continues its intense focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. New video footage has been released showing the suspect jumping from a rooftop and making a getaway, intensifying the ongoing manhunt (ABC News, CNN, Fox News, LA Times, NY Post, Washington Post, AP News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, USA Today). The FBI is offering a reward for information, and scrutiny mounts over the agency as the killer remains at large (NPR, NYTimes, Washington Times).
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By Amanda Castro
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The Washington Post
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The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kirk's killer. Investigators found a rifle in a wooded area near campus, as well as footwear and forearm impressions.
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One America News
Officials have announced that the public’s help is needed in order to catch Charlie Kirk’s assassin.
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Los Angeles Times
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Associated Press
The governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America?
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Breitbart News
On Thursday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Charlie Kirk’s life. Marlow said, “He is the best version of a guy that you can imagine, in your head, whatever you’re thinking about Charlie is,
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The conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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The Washington Post
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The 16-year-old shot two students at a high school before turning the gun on himself. Investigators have not yet determined a motive.
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Charlie Kirk rose from college dropout to leader of a new wave of young conservative activists. Here's how he did it.
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The Daily Beast
Authorities are urging people not to jump to conclusions based on incomplete initial reports.
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Associated Press
Federal and state investigators are appealing for the public’s help in finding the person who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Washington Free Beacon
MacArthur Foundation and Arnold Ventures pushed criminal justice reform in Charlotte, NC, where Decarlos Brown killed Iryna Zarutska after a judge released him on cashless bail
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Charlie Kirk’s killer has not been identified. That didn’t stop Trump or his acolytes from blaming the “radical left.”
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The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kirk's killer. Investigators found a rifle in a wooded area near campus, as well as footwear and forearm impressions.
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The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kirk's killer. Investigators found a rifle in a wooded area near campus, as well as footwear and forearm impressions.
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Organized labor is shifting to the right, where several unions have issued GOP endorsements in the state's races for governor and U.S. Senate.
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Charlie Kirk’s killing in Utah fits a pattern of gun violence run amok in red states.
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The Washington Post
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Utah on Thursday to directly oversee the intensifying manhunt for the assassin who killed conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
Federal and state investigators are appealing for the public’s help in finding the person who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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The video released by authorities Thursday showed a person running across the rooftop of a building before climbing down and dropping to the ground.
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The Washington Post
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10:37⇢Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's Killer Intensifies with New Video
⌨US media continues to focus intensely on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The manhunt for the killer has entered its third day, with new video released showing the suspect dropping from a rooftop during an escape (ABC News, LA Times, Newsweek, The Daily Wire, USA Today, AP News, CBS, CNN, Fox News, HuffPost, NY Post, NPR, One America News Network, Washington Examiner, Washington Times). Officials are appealing for public help, offering a $100,000 reward for information (NPR, Washington Times). Discussions also include the broader implications of political violence (The Intercept, Reason, Slate, The Atlantic) and reactions from figures like Donald Trump (MSNBC, Washington Post).
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The Intercept
Akela Lacy, Natasha Lennard, and Ali Breland on the weaponization of Kirk’s murder and increasing political violence.
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A man was caught on video leaping from the roof of a building. Authorities said he left a shoe print as well as palm prints, and they were looking to collect DNA.
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Missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months had already invited worries about the erosion of public confidence in the agency.
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Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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The Washington Post
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Federal investigators and state officials on Thursday released a series of photos and a video of the person they believe is responsible for the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught.
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President Trump announced Friday that a suspect has been arrested for Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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12:18⇢Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination in Custody
⌨US media reports that a suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is now in custody, as confirmed by President Trump (ABC News, AP News, Fox News, HuffPost, NY Post, The Hill). This development marks a significant turn in the ongoing manhunt that has dominated headlines for days. Scrutiny of the FBI, led by Kash Patel, continues amidst earlier missteps (NYTimes).
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Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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The Daily Beast
Trump announced the news on Fox & Friends.
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By Amanda Castro
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The New York Times
President Trump cautioned that the information was preliminary. The F.B.I. and the other authorities did not immediately confirm his account.
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President Donald Trump told Fox News that the suspect in Charlie Kirk's death has been caught.
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The Washington Post
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President Donald Trump said Friday that he believes “with a high degree of certainty” that authorities have apprehended a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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President Trump announced Friday that a suspect has been arrested for Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
President Trump announced Friday that authorities have Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin in custody.
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump revealed Friday morning “with a high degree of certainty” the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect is now in police custody.
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"I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him," President Trump toldFox & Friendson Friday morning.
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The Daily Caller
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Schumer said that a "clean" short-term funding bill is “is not good enough to meet the needs of the American people and not good enough to get our votes."
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12:55⇢Charlie Kirk Killing: Suspect Apprehended
⌨US media continues to report intensely on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. President Trump, along with numerous outlets, confirms that a suspect is now in custody (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, LA Times, MSNBC, NBC News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Daily Caller, The Daily Wire, HuffPost, The Blaze, USA Today, Washington Examiner, Washington Times, Fox News, AP News). Some reports specify that the suspect was turned in by family members (MSNBC, HuffPost, The Blaze, Washington Examiner).
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By Amanda Castro
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President Trump announced early Friday that a suspect for Charlie Kirk’s assassination was turned in by his father — with law enforcement sources telling The Post it is a 22-year-old Utah local.
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We spoke to David Adler, a participant in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, about the recent alleged drone attack by Israel on the flotilla and why its participants are committed to continuing their journey despite the dangers.
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Los Angeles Times
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Associated Press
The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
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President Donald Trump said Friday that he believes “with a high degree of certainty” that authorities have apprehended a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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By Amanda Castro
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump revealed Friday morning “with a high degree of certainty” the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect is now in police custody.
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Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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Associated Press
The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
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The Daily Beast
President Donald Trump announced that a person had been taken into custody after a days-long manhunt.
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The Daily Caller
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump revealed Friday morning “with a high degree of certainty” the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect is now in police custody.
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A former student's online threats led to a police response, where an officer was physically struck after being mistaken for a threat by a student.
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Across the political spectrum, young people are reckoning with what Charlie Kirk's death means for their generation and grappling with how to feel.
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Breitbart News
The alleged Charlie Kirk assassin now in custody is identified as a 22-year-old Utah resident named Tyler Robinson, according to NBC News.
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Los Angeles Times
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The New York Times
Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah said a family member of the suspect, Tyler Robinson, said he had confessed or suggested that he committed the killing.
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14:16⇢Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Identified and in Custody
⌨US media continues to extensively cover the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Reports confirm a suspect, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah, is now in custody (Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Common Dreams, Fox News, LA Times, MSNBC, NBC News, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, AP News, The Daily Beast, Daily Caller, The Blaze, ABC News, Boston Globe, NPR, Washington Post, The Daily Wire, HuffPost, Washington Examiner, Washington Times). Notably, President Trump announced the suspect was reportedly turned in by his father (Breitbart, NY Post, NYTimes, The Blaze, HuffPost, Washington Examiner).
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Associated Press
The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
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The Washington Post
The suspect taken into custody for the assassination of rising conservative star Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old local from Utah named Tyler Robinson, authorities said Friday.
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The Washington Post
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Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
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Los Angeles Times
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New York Post
President Trump announced early Friday that a suspect for Charlie Kirk’s assassination was turned in by his father — with law enforcement sources telling The Post it is a 22-year-old Utah local.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. A suspect was arrested Friday.
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Newsweek
By Amanda Castro
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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting, according to a family friend.
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What If We Acted Like Political Violence Was a Problem?
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
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The Daily Beast
President Donald Trump announced that a person had been taken into custody after a days-long manhunt.
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State and federal officials say the suspect was taken into custody on Thursday night in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus.
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The Washington Post
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Newsweek
By Amanda Castro
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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting, according to a family friend.
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The Washington Post
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15:07⇢Charlie Kirk Suspect Identified as Tyler Robinson!
⌨US media continues to focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The major development is the identification and apprehension of the suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Common Dreams, Fox News, LA Times, MSNBC, NBC News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, Washington Post, AP News, The Daily Beast, Daily Caller, The Daily Wire, HuffPost, The Blaze, Washington Examiner, Washington Times). Reports highlight that Robinson was reportedly turned in by his own father after confessing or suggesting his involvement (Breitbart, NY Post, NYTimes, The Blaze, HuffPost, Washington Examiner, Washington Post).
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Associated Press
The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist, the authorities said Friday in announcing an arrest in a targeted killing that raised fresh alarms about political violence in the United States.
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Breitbart News
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) revealed Friday that bullet casings in the rifle allegedly used by Tyler Robinson to assassinate Charlie Kirk were etched with a variety of messages, including one that read: “Hey fascist! Catch!”
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The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.
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Shell casings from the slaying of conservative youth leader Charlie Kirk bore anti-fascist and taunting messages, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said.
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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting, according to a family friend.
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Los Angeles Times
Shirin Ali
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The suspect taken into custody for the assassination of rising conservative star Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old local from Utah named Tyler Robinson, authorities said Friday.
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The New York Times
Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah said a family member of the gunman helped turn the 22-year-old in to the authorities after he indicated he carried out the killing.
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New York Post
Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting, according to a family friend.
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The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.
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Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU).
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The Washington Post
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The Daily Wire
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The Republican governor has long championed civility in public discourse and has been an outspoken critic of political polarization.
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Associated Press
The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was being held Friday at the Utah County Jail. A court affidavit says Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charges.
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Breitbart News
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) revealed Friday that bullet casings in the rifle allegedly used by Tyler Robinson to assassinate Charlie Kirk were etched with a variety of messages, including one that read: “Hey fascist! Catch!”
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The Daily Beast
The investigation has placed FBI Director Kash Patel and his lack of experience under scrutiny.
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Reinstatement notices have started arriving from several federal agencies, but so far no payments have been received, the university said.
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Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, is expected to be charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, according to a probable-cause affidavit.
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Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern
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Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson's Arrest Stirs Speculation About Political Motivation
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New York Post
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson threatened to kill himself rather than surrender to authorities after his father confronted him about his alleged connection to the sickening murder, according to law enforcement sources.
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Authorities in Utah have confirmed the identity of the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. The suspect is in custody.
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The Washington Post
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17:53⇢Charlie Kirk's Alleged Assassin: Motive and Arrest Details Emerge
⌨US media continues to focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The primary development is the identification and arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, CNN, Fox News, LA Times, MSNBC, NBC News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, Washington Post, AP News, The Daily Beast, The Daily Wire, HuffPost, Newsmax, One America News Network, Reason, Slate, USA Today, Washington Examiner, Washington Times). New details reveal bullet casings with messages like "Hey fascist! Catch!", indicating a political motive (Breitbart, Fox News, HuffPost, Reason, The Blaze). Reports also highlight Robinson's family, including his father, helped turn him in (Breitbart, NY Post, NYTimes, NPR, Washington Post, Washington Examiner).
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New York Post
Footage from Kirk’s final event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday shows him bantering with a member of the Mormon faith in the crowd.
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One America News
President Donald Trump announced that he will be deploying the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, in his latest initiative to crack down on violent crime.
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The 22-year-old suspect, held on suspicion of aggravated murder, indicated to a relative that he had shot Mr. Kirk on a Utah campus, the authorities said.
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The Washington Post
The 22-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk left his sentiments engraved in bullet casings seized by authorities and they appear to be trolling messages with ties to the antifa movement and video games.
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By Amanda Castro
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Authorities in Utah have confirmed the identity of the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. The suspect is in custody.
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During an appearance on Fox News, President Donald Trump emphasized that his youngest son, 19-year-old Barron Trump, was deeply saddened by the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.
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What the Messages on the Bullets of Charlie Kirk's Assassin Mean
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One America News
22-year-old Tyler Robinson was identified by authorities as the sole suspect in the assassination of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk.
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The Washington Post
New research shows that school-age children whose parents take their own lives, drink themselves to death or overdose on opioids are twice as likely to become suicidal as a result.
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The Washington Post
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Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU).
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One of the inscriptions on an ammunition casing of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson is a clear reference to the song “Bella Ciao,” which is idolized within Antifa circles.
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Associated Press
Today’s live updates have ended. See what you missed below, and read more of our coverage at apnews.com.
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By Amanda Castro
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Here's What the Messages on the Kirk Assassin's Bullets Mean
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Family members of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become more political and believed Kirk was spreading hate.
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The Daily Beast
Tyler Robinson, the prime suspect for Charlie Kirk’s assassination, comes from a proud MAGA family, according to his grandmother.
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New York Post
Footage from Kirk’s final event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday shows him bantering with a member of the Mormon faith in the crowd.
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20:54⇢Charlie Kirk Suspect's Motives and Background Unfolding
⌨US media continues to focus on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The ongoing narrative centers on the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, with new details emerging about his background and potential motives. Reports highlight his recent shift to political views, his Mormon upbringing, and the "Bella Ciao" reference on a bullet casing, suggesting Antifa connections (Breitbart, Fox News, NY Post, NYTimes, Newsweek, The Hill, AP News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, Reason). Furthermore, the role of his family in his apprehension remains a key point (NYTimes, AP News, Washington Examiner).
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It’s not Washington or Chicago but Republican-run, reliably right-wing states that lead the nation in gun violence rates.
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The New York Times
The 22-year-old suspect, held on suspicion of aggravated murder, indicated to a relative that he had shot Mr. Kirk on a Utah campus, the authorities said.
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The journalists were reporting on suspected North Korean hackers. Proton only reinstated their accounts after a public outcry.
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One America News
the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration may block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood while ongoing legal challenges proceed.
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Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU).
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California state lawmakers passed a bill effectively banning law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while in public, seemingly as a direct defensive response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
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FBI Blunders and Internet Panic: How the Search for Charlie Kirk's Killer Went Off the Rails
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The Daily Caller
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Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU).
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One America News
Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had arrived at Capitol Hill to be questioned about the alleged cover-up of former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, marked by his aides’ heavy use of the autopen device.
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Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU).
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The 22-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk left his sentiments engraved in bullet casings seized by authorities and they appear to be trolling messages with ties to the antifa movement and video games.
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The man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk was a stellar student in high school, raised in a Republican home in Southwest Utah and training to be an electrician.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.
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“These are not isolated missteps. They reflect a broader, deeply troubling trend of radical ideology festering unchecked in our education system,” upstate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik wrote to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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23:37⇢Charlie Kirk's Alleged Assassin: New Details Emerge
⌨US media continues its extensive coverage of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The ongoing discussion focuses on new details about the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, including the political messages found on his bullet casings, which are linked to antifa, LGBTQ, and gaming subcultures (Washington Times, Breitbart, HuffPost). Reports also highlight his past as a stellar student from a Republican home (NYTimes). Additionally, Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, is set to deliver her first public address since the shooting (ABC News, Fox News).
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