Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 10, 2025. Robinson was apprehended in St. George, Utah, approximately 260 miles south of Orem, where the shooting occurred. He was identified after his father recognized him in surveillance images released by law enforcement and subsequently contacted authorities. Robinson's father had initially urged him to turn himself in, and after some hesitation, Robinson complied.

Investigators linked Robinson to the shooting through digital communications, including messages on Discord discussing the retrieval and concealment of a rifle, as well as references to bullet casings found at the scene. The casings bore inscriptions such as "Hey fascist! CATCH!" and "O Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Ciao, ciao!" Additionally, surveillance footage showed a person matching Robinson's description arriving at UVU in a gray Dodge Challenger and later fleeing the scene.

Governor Spencer Cox condemned the shooting as a political assassination and reaffirmed Utah's stance on the death penalty. President Donald Trump also condemned the act, calling it a "heinous assassination." The incident has prompted widespread condemnation across the political spectrum and renewed concerns about political violence in the United States.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was delivering a speech to a crowd of approximately 3,000 people when he was struck by a single shot fired from an elevated position. He was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative figure. He is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two children.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to examine digital communications and other evidence related to the case.

Sources: New York Post, BBC, NBC News, ABC News.