State Seeks Death Penalty for 22-Year-Old Accused of Fatally Shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Text messages to Robinson’s roommate show he planned the shooting for over a week, called Kirk “hateful,” and asked the roommate to delete evidence, accoridng to court docs.

Police recovered a bolt-action .30-06 rifle near campus with Robinson’s DNA on the trigger and ammo. According to court documents, each bullet was engraved with mocking messages.

Robinson faces two witness tampering charges for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent, Gray said.

Robinson was formally charged with aggravated murder, discharging a firearm causing serious injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, according to officials.

Tyler Robinson has been charged with several offenses, and Utah is seeking the death penalty. Robinson is expected to make his first court appearance at 5 p.m. ET, according to the Utah County Attorney’s Office. The hearing will be held virtually.

Utah officials are holding a news conference. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray is speaking.

Robinson's father identified him from photos and contacted a youth pastor for help.

Robinson, the suspect taken into custody last night, is reportedly not speaking to investigators, sources say. He is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail.

Investigators discovered a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel and inscriptions engraved on casings, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said. “Inscriptions on the three unfired casings read ‘Hey, fascist, exclamation point, catch, exclamation point. Up arrow symbol, right arrow symbol and three down arrow symbols,’” Cox said.

The suspect was taken into custody on Sept. 11, ending the 33-hour manhunt.

Officials say Robinson's roommate identified him as the shooter after reviewing Discord messages stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.

The suspect arrived on the UVU campus on Wednesday morning around 8:30 local time in a gray Dodge Charger, according to Cox.

“We got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a press conference just now.

The suspect was reportedly detained about 250 miles from the scene of the shooting.

Reports say the suspect, believed to now be in custody, is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. It is alleged that his father aided in turning him in.

President Trump just announced on Fox News, “I think we have him,” referring to a suspect being in custody. He added that someone close to the suspect turned him in. This is unconfirmed. Officials are expected to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI has received over 7,000 tips from the public, which is the most since the Boston Marathon bombing.

Officials said that the suspect left palm impressions, shoe imprints, and smudges, potentially with DNA, while making his escape.

In a Thursday night press conference, officials from the FBI and Utah state government shared a video of the suspect jumping from a building and making his exit.

Authorities are expected to hold a press conference tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET with the FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance.

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released additional photos of the person of interest in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Officials say the shooter was positioned about 150 yards from Charlie Kirk and believe he fired from the roof of the Losee Center, a campus building where video footage shows a figure on the roof.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for Kirk's murder.

The FBI released images of a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Kirk.

In addition to the weapon, authorities collected footprints, palm prints, and forearm prints that they are using to help track down the suspect.

The suspect reportedly "appears to be of college age," which allowed him to blend in while at the campus event, according to Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

FBI agents have recovered a weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, in the woods near campus that they believe was used to kill Charlie Kirk, according to Robert Bohls, the FBI Special Agent in Charge. The wooded area where the rifle was found has been searched and cleared.

Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), said at a news conference that investigators have tracked the shooter’s movements. The shooter arrived on campus about an hour before the fatal shot was fired and reportedly jumped off the roof of the building afterward.

Sources say they believe the shooter, who is still at large, was wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and was carrying a black rifle.

FBI officials announced they will hold a news conference this morning around 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI is urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to share files through their [digital tip line(https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893).

According to a statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Charlie Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. DPS and the FBI are co-leading the investigation in coordination with local police. Two individuals were taken into custody today, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, but both were released, and officials said “there are no current ties to the shooting with either of those individuals.” Public safety officials remain focused on the ongoing investigation and the manhunt for the shooter, who they believe fired from the roof of a building.

According to a release from the Associated Press, an unnamed law enforcement source stated, "...authorities are searching for a new person of interest."

Utah Valley University just issued a statement saying the campus has been given the all-clear after an extensive, hours-long search by law enforcement. "UVU campus is ALL-CLEAR. There is NO ongoing threat to campus. We would remind you this is an ongoing investigation on campus and it remains closed until Monday, September 15."

According to a post on X from FBI Director Kash Patel, "The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency." This comes after Patel had previously stated that "the subject for the horrific shooting" was in custody.

At a news conference, officials said they are “actively looking for anyone and everyone who has any, any possible information relating to the shooting.” The FBI has set up a [digital tip line](https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893) to gather information.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox affirmed at a presser that "a person of interest" was detained and is being questioned. "There is no information that would lead us to believe that a second person is involved," he said.

"The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody," Patel wrote in a post on X. "Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with [the FBI]."

The Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed the suspected shooter is in custody.

An update from BBC News indicates Mr. Kirk's wife and two children accompanied him on the campus. It is unclear if they were present at the event.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying the following: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time."

Videos circulating online speculate that the gunman was seen on a nearby roof before the shooting and then seen running from the roof after Charlie Kirk was struck. This information is unconfirmed. Police do not have a suspect in custody.

Charlie Kirk is dead, according to a post from President Trump.

Various media outlets report that Charlie Kirk is dead. This is unconfirmed.

Unconfirmed reports say the individual police detained earlier today has been released. Citizen is working to gather more information.

Despite earlier reports, the suspect in the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is not yet in custody.

Multiple witnesses of the shooting say blood was visible near Kirk's neck. “His neck kind of turned, and we saw blood immediately.”

Utah Valley University has canceled classes and instructed people to leave the campus.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI are on scene.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying, “This is an ongoing situation. We can confirm that Charlie Kirk has been shot. He is in the hospital, and we are praying for him at this time.” Kirk's appearance at Utah Valley University today was the first stop of Turning Point USA’s 14-city American Comeback Tour.

Campus police have just posted an update on X saying, "Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk. He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody."

A suspect is in custody, according to multiple reports.

Kirk, 31, is a conservative activist who helped found Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that engages conservative youth on school campuses.

Kirk’s condition is not yet known.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected," FBI director Kash Patel wrote on X. President Donald Trump also reacted to the news, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," he wrote on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!" via a post on Truth Social.

“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said.

A suspect is in custody, according to a UVU alert sent to students. The campus is on lockdown.

"Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father," Vice President JD Vance said on social media.

A report from CNN citing an anonymous source says that Kirk was shot.

According to social media chatter, video posts show Kirk allegedly being struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard.

Charlie Kirk, a political activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was reportedly shot while hosting a debate in Utah, according to a report from The Guardian.

Incident reported at Utah Valley University.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Text messages to Robinson’s roommate show he planned the shooting for over a week, called Kirk “hateful,” and asked the roommate to delete evidence, accoridng to court docs.

Police recovered a bolt-action .30-06 rifle near campus with Robinson’s DNA on the trigger and ammo. According to court documents, each bullet was engraved with mocking messages.

Robinson faces two witness tampering charges for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent, Gray said.

Robinson was formally charged with aggravated murder, discharging a firearm causing serious injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, according to officials.

Tyler Robinson has been charged with several offenses, and Utah is seeking the death penalty. Robinson is expected to make his first court appearance at 5 p.m. ET, according to the Utah County Attorney’s Office. The hearing will be held virtually.

Utah officials are holding a news conference. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray is speaking.

Robinson's father identified him from photos and contacted a youth pastor for help.

Robinson, the suspect taken into custody last night, is reportedly not speaking to investigators, sources say. He is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail.

Investigators discovered a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel and inscriptions engraved on casings, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said. “Inscriptions on the three unfired casings read ‘Hey, fascist, exclamation point, catch, exclamation point. Up arrow symbol, right arrow symbol and three down arrow symbols,’” Cox said.

The suspect was taken into custody on Sept. 11, ending the 33-hour manhunt.

Officials say Robinson's roommate identified him as the shooter after reviewing Discord messages stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.

The suspect arrived on the UVU campus on Wednesday morning around 8:30 local time in a gray Dodge Charger, according to Cox.

“We got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a press conference just now.

The suspect was reportedly detained about 250 miles from the scene of the shooting.

Reports say the suspect, believed to now be in custody, is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. It is alleged that his father aided in turning him in.

President Trump just announced on Fox News, “I think we have him,” referring to a suspect being in custody. He added that someone close to the suspect turned him in. This is unconfirmed. Officials are expected to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI has received over 7,000 tips from the public, which is the most since the Boston Marathon bombing.

Officials said that the suspect left palm impressions, shoe imprints, and smudges, potentially with DNA, while making his escape.

In a Thursday night press conference, officials from the FBI and Utah state government shared a video of the suspect jumping from a building and making his exit.

Authorities are expected to hold a press conference tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET with the FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance.

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released additional photos of the person of interest in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Officials say the shooter was positioned about 150 yards from Charlie Kirk and believe he fired from the roof of the Losee Center, a campus building where video footage shows a figure on the roof.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for Kirk's murder.

The FBI released images of a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Kirk.

In addition to the weapon, authorities collected footprints, palm prints, and forearm prints that they are using to help track down the suspect.

The suspect reportedly "appears to be of college age," which allowed him to blend in while at the campus event, according to Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

FBI agents have recovered a weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, in the woods near campus that they believe was used to kill Charlie Kirk, according to Robert Bohls, the FBI Special Agent in Charge. The wooded area where the rifle was found has been searched and cleared.

Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), said at a news conference that investigators have tracked the shooter’s movements. The shooter arrived on campus about an hour before the fatal shot was fired and reportedly jumped off the roof of the building afterward.

Sources say they believe the shooter, who is still at large, was wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and was carrying a black rifle.

FBI officials announced they will hold a news conference this morning around 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI is urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to share files through their [digital tip line(https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893).

According to a statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Charlie Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. DPS and the FBI are co-leading the investigation in coordination with local police. Two individuals were taken into custody today, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, but both were released, and officials said “there are no current ties to the shooting with either of those individuals.” Public safety officials remain focused on the ongoing investigation and the manhunt for the shooter, who they believe fired from the roof of a building.

According to a release from the Associated Press, an unnamed law enforcement source stated, "...authorities are searching for a new person of interest."

Utah Valley University just issued a statement saying the campus has been given the all-clear after an extensive, hours-long search by law enforcement. "UVU campus is ALL-CLEAR. There is NO ongoing threat to campus. We would remind you this is an ongoing investigation on campus and it remains closed until Monday, September 15."

According to a post on X from FBI Director Kash Patel, "The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency." This comes after Patel had previously stated that "the subject for the horrific shooting" was in custody.

At a news conference, officials said they are “actively looking for anyone and everyone who has any, any possible information relating to the shooting.” The FBI has set up a [digital tip line](https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893) to gather information.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox affirmed at a presser that "a person of interest" was detained and is being questioned. "There is no information that would lead us to believe that a second person is involved," he said.

"The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody," Patel wrote in a post on X. "Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with [the FBI]."

The Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed the suspected shooter is in custody.

An update from BBC News indicates Mr. Kirk's wife and two children accompanied him on the campus. It is unclear if they were present at the event.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying the following: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time."

Videos circulating online speculate that the gunman was seen on a nearby roof before the shooting and then seen running from the roof after Charlie Kirk was struck. This information is unconfirmed. Police do not have a suspect in custody.

Charlie Kirk is dead, according to a post from President Trump.

Various media outlets report that Charlie Kirk is dead. This is unconfirmed.

Unconfirmed reports say the individual police detained earlier today has been released. Citizen is working to gather more information.

Despite earlier reports, the suspect in the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is not yet in custody.

Multiple witnesses of the shooting say blood was visible near Kirk's neck. “His neck kind of turned, and we saw blood immediately.”

Utah Valley University has canceled classes and instructed people to leave the campus.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI are on scene.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying, “This is an ongoing situation. We can confirm that Charlie Kirk has been shot. He is in the hospital, and we are praying for him at this time.” Kirk's appearance at Utah Valley University today was the first stop of Turning Point USA’s 14-city American Comeback Tour.

Campus police have just posted an update on X saying, "Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk. He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody."

A suspect is in custody, according to multiple reports.

Kirk, 31, is a conservative activist who helped found Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that engages conservative youth on school campuses.

Kirk’s condition is not yet known.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected," FBI director Kash Patel wrote on X. President Donald Trump also reacted to the news, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," he wrote on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!" via a post on Truth Social.

“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said.

A suspect is in custody, according to a UVU alert sent to students. The campus is on lockdown.

"Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father," Vice President JD Vance said on social media.

A report from CNN citing an anonymous source says that Kirk was shot.

According to social media chatter, video posts show Kirk allegedly being struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard.

Charlie Kirk, a political activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was reportedly shot while hosting a debate in Utah, according to a report from The Guardian.

Incident reported at Utah Valley University.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Text messages to Robinson’s roommate show he planned the shooting for over a week, called Kirk “hateful,” and asked the roommate to delete evidence, accoridng to court docs.

Police recovered a bolt-action .30-06 rifle near campus with Robinson’s DNA on the trigger and ammo. According to court documents, each bullet was engraved with mocking messages.

Robinson faces two witness tampering charges for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent, Gray said.

Robinson was formally charged with aggravated murder, discharging a firearm causing serious injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, according to officials.

Tyler Robinson has been charged with several offenses, and Utah is seeking the death penalty. Robinson is expected to make his first court appearance at 5 p.m. ET, according to the Utah County Attorney’s Office. The hearing will be held virtually.

Utah officials are holding a news conference. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray is speaking.

Robinson's father identified him from photos and contacted a youth pastor for help.

Robinson, the suspect taken into custody last night, is reportedly not speaking to investigators, sources say. He is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail.

Investigators discovered a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel and inscriptions engraved on casings, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said. “Inscriptions on the three unfired casings read ‘Hey, fascist, exclamation point, catch, exclamation point. Up arrow symbol, right arrow symbol and three down arrow symbols,’” Cox said.

The suspect was taken into custody on Sept. 11, ending the 33-hour manhunt.

Officials say Robinson's roommate identified him as the shooter after reviewing Discord messages stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.

The suspect arrived on the UVU campus on Wednesday morning around 8:30 local time in a gray Dodge Charger, according to Cox.

“We got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a press conference just now.

The suspect was reportedly detained about 250 miles from the scene of the shooting.

Reports say the suspect, believed to now be in custody, is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. It is alleged that his father aided in turning him in.

President Trump just announced on Fox News, “I think we have him,” referring to a suspect being in custody. He added that someone close to the suspect turned him in. This is unconfirmed. Officials are expected to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI has received over 7,000 tips from the public, which is the most since the Boston Marathon bombing.

Officials said that the suspect left palm impressions, shoe imprints, and smudges, potentially with DNA, while making his escape.

In a Thursday night press conference, officials from the FBI and Utah state government shared a video of the suspect jumping from a building and making his exit.

Authorities are expected to hold a press conference tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET with the FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance.

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released additional photos of the person of interest in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Officials say the shooter was positioned about 150 yards from Charlie Kirk and believe he fired from the roof of the Losee Center, a campus building where video footage shows a figure on the roof.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for Kirk's murder.

The FBI released images of a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Kirk.

In addition to the weapon, authorities collected footprints, palm prints, and forearm prints that they are using to help track down the suspect.

The suspect reportedly "appears to be of college age," which allowed him to blend in while at the campus event, according to Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

FBI agents have recovered a weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, in the woods near campus that they believe was used to kill Charlie Kirk, according to Robert Bohls, the FBI Special Agent in Charge. The wooded area where the rifle was found has been searched and cleared.

Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), said at a news conference that investigators have tracked the shooter’s movements. The shooter arrived on campus about an hour before the fatal shot was fired and reportedly jumped off the roof of the building afterward.

Sources say they believe the shooter, who is still at large, was wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and was carrying a black rifle.

FBI officials announced they will hold a news conference this morning around 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI is urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to share files through their [digital tip line(https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893).

According to a statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Charlie Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. DPS and the FBI are co-leading the investigation in coordination with local police. Two individuals were taken into custody today, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, but both were released, and officials said “there are no current ties to the shooting with either of those individuals.” Public safety officials remain focused on the ongoing investigation and the manhunt for the shooter, who they believe fired from the roof of a building.

According to a release from the Associated Press, an unnamed law enforcement source stated, "...authorities are searching for a new person of interest."

Utah Valley University just issued a statement saying the campus has been given the all-clear after an extensive, hours-long search by law enforcement. "UVU campus is ALL-CLEAR. There is NO ongoing threat to campus. We would remind you this is an ongoing investigation on campus and it remains closed until Monday, September 15."

According to a post on X from FBI Director Kash Patel, "The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency." This comes after Patel had previously stated that "the subject for the horrific shooting" was in custody.

At a news conference, officials said they are “actively looking for anyone and everyone who has any, any possible information relating to the shooting.” The FBI has set up a [digital tip line](https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893) to gather information.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox affirmed at a presser that "a person of interest" was detained and is being questioned. "There is no information that would lead us to believe that a second person is involved," he said.

"The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody," Patel wrote in a post on X. "Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with [the FBI]."

The Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed the suspected shooter is in custody.

An update from BBC News indicates Mr. Kirk's wife and two children accompanied him on the campus. It is unclear if they were present at the event.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying the following: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time."

Videos circulating online speculate that the gunman was seen on a nearby roof before the shooting and then seen running from the roof after Charlie Kirk was struck. This information is unconfirmed. Police do not have a suspect in custody.

Charlie Kirk is dead, according to a post from President Trump.

Various media outlets report that Charlie Kirk is dead. This is unconfirmed.

Unconfirmed reports say the individual police detained earlier today has been released. Citizen is working to gather more information.

Despite earlier reports, the suspect in the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is not yet in custody.

Multiple witnesses of the shooting say blood was visible near Kirk's neck. “His neck kind of turned, and we saw blood immediately.”

Utah Valley University has canceled classes and instructed people to leave the campus.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI are on scene.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying, “This is an ongoing situation. We can confirm that Charlie Kirk has been shot. He is in the hospital, and we are praying for him at this time.” Kirk's appearance at Utah Valley University today was the first stop of Turning Point USA’s 14-city American Comeback Tour.

Campus police have just posted an update on X saying, "Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk. He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody."

A suspect is in custody, according to multiple reports.

Kirk, 31, is a conservative activist who helped found Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that engages conservative youth on school campuses.

Kirk’s condition is not yet known.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected," FBI director Kash Patel wrote on X. President Donald Trump also reacted to the news, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," he wrote on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!" via a post on Truth Social.

“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said.

A suspect is in custody, according to a UVU alert sent to students. The campus is on lockdown.

"Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father," Vice President JD Vance said on social media.

A report from CNN citing an anonymous source says that Kirk was shot.

According to social media chatter, video posts show Kirk allegedly being struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard.

Charlie Kirk, a political activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was reportedly shot while hosting a debate in Utah, according to a report from The Guardian.

Incident reported at Utah Valley University.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Text messages to Robinson’s roommate show he planned the shooting for over a week, called Kirk “hateful,” and asked the roommate to delete evidence, accoridng to court docs.

Police recovered a bolt-action .30-06 rifle near campus with Robinson’s DNA on the trigger and ammo. According to court documents, each bullet was engraved with mocking messages.

Robinson faces two witness tampering charges for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent, Gray said.

Robinson was formally charged with aggravated murder, discharging a firearm causing serious injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, according to officials.

Tyler Robinson has been charged with several offenses, and Utah is seeking the death penalty. Robinson is expected to make his first court appearance at 5 p.m. ET, according to the Utah County Attorney’s Office. The hearing will be held virtually.

Utah officials are holding a news conference. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray is speaking.

Robinson's father identified him from photos and contacted a youth pastor for help.

Robinson, the suspect taken into custody last night, is reportedly not speaking to investigators, sources say. He is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail.

Investigators discovered a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel and inscriptions engraved on casings, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said. “Inscriptions on the three unfired casings read ‘Hey, fascist, exclamation point, catch, exclamation point. Up arrow symbol, right arrow symbol and three down arrow symbols,’” Cox said.

The suspect was taken into custody on Sept. 11, ending the 33-hour manhunt.

Officials say Robinson's roommate identified him as the shooter after reviewing Discord messages stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.

The suspect arrived on the UVU campus on Wednesday morning around 8:30 local time in a gray Dodge Charger, according to Cox.

“We got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a press conference just now.

The suspect was reportedly detained about 250 miles from the scene of the shooting.

Reports say the suspect, believed to now be in custody, is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. It is alleged that his father aided in turning him in.

President Trump just announced on Fox News, “I think we have him,” referring to a suspect being in custody. He added that someone close to the suspect turned him in. This is unconfirmed. Officials are expected to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI has received over 7,000 tips from the public, which is the most since the Boston Marathon bombing.

Officials said that the suspect left palm impressions, shoe imprints, and smudges, potentially with DNA, while making his escape.

In a Thursday night press conference, officials from the FBI and Utah state government shared a video of the suspect jumping from a building and making his exit.

Authorities are expected to hold a press conference tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET with the FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance.

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released additional photos of the person of interest in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Officials say the shooter was positioned about 150 yards from Charlie Kirk and believe he fired from the roof of the Losee Center, a campus building where video footage shows a figure on the roof.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for Kirk's murder.

The FBI released images of a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Kirk.

In addition to the weapon, authorities collected footprints, palm prints, and forearm prints that they are using to help track down the suspect.

The suspect reportedly "appears to be of college age," which allowed him to blend in while at the campus event, according to Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

FBI agents have recovered a weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, in the woods near campus that they believe was used to kill Charlie Kirk, according to Robert Bohls, the FBI Special Agent in Charge. The wooded area where the rifle was found has been searched and cleared.

Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), said at a news conference that investigators have tracked the shooter’s movements. The shooter arrived on campus about an hour before the fatal shot was fired and reportedly jumped off the roof of the building afterward.

Sources say they believe the shooter, who is still at large, was wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and was carrying a black rifle.

FBI officials announced they will hold a news conference this morning around 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI is urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to share files through their [digital tip line(https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893).

According to a statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Charlie Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. DPS and the FBI are co-leading the investigation in coordination with local police. Two individuals were taken into custody today, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, but both were released, and officials said “there are no current ties to the shooting with either of those individuals.” Public safety officials remain focused on the ongoing investigation and the manhunt for the shooter, who they believe fired from the roof of a building.

According to a release from the Associated Press, an unnamed law enforcement source stated, "...authorities are searching for a new person of interest."

Utah Valley University just issued a statement saying the campus has been given the all-clear after an extensive, hours-long search by law enforcement. "UVU campus is ALL-CLEAR. There is NO ongoing threat to campus. We would remind you this is an ongoing investigation on campus and it remains closed until Monday, September 15."

According to a post on X from FBI Director Kash Patel, "The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency." This comes after Patel had previously stated that "the subject for the horrific shooting" was in custody.

At a news conference, officials said they are “actively looking for anyone and everyone who has any, any possible information relating to the shooting.” The FBI has set up a [digital tip line](https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893) to gather information.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox affirmed at a presser that "a person of interest" was detained and is being questioned. "There is no information that would lead us to believe that a second person is involved," he said.

"The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody," Patel wrote in a post on X. "Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with [the FBI]."

The Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed the suspected shooter is in custody.

An update from BBC News indicates Mr. Kirk's wife and two children accompanied him on the campus. It is unclear if they were present at the event.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying the following: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time."

Videos circulating online speculate that the gunman was seen on a nearby roof before the shooting and then seen running from the roof after Charlie Kirk was struck. This information is unconfirmed. Police do not have a suspect in custody.

Charlie Kirk is dead, according to a post from President Trump.

Various media outlets report that Charlie Kirk is dead. This is unconfirmed.

Unconfirmed reports say the individual police detained earlier today has been released. Citizen is working to gather more information.

Despite earlier reports, the suspect in the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is not yet in custody.

Multiple witnesses of the shooting say blood was visible near Kirk's neck. “His neck kind of turned, and we saw blood immediately.”

Utah Valley University has canceled classes and instructed people to leave the campus.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI are on scene.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying, “This is an ongoing situation. We can confirm that Charlie Kirk has been shot. He is in the hospital, and we are praying for him at this time.” Kirk's appearance at Utah Valley University today was the first stop of Turning Point USA’s 14-city American Comeback Tour.

Campus police have just posted an update on X saying, "Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk. He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody."

A suspect is in custody, according to multiple reports.

Kirk, 31, is a conservative activist who helped found Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that engages conservative youth on school campuses.

Kirk’s condition is not yet known.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected," FBI director Kash Patel wrote on X. President Donald Trump also reacted to the news, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," he wrote on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!" via a post on Truth Social.

“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said.

A suspect is in custody, according to a UVU alert sent to students. The campus is on lockdown.

"Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father," Vice President JD Vance said on social media.

A report from CNN citing an anonymous source says that Kirk was shot.

According to social media chatter, video posts show Kirk allegedly being struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard.

Charlie Kirk, a political activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was reportedly shot while hosting a debate in Utah, according to a report from The Guardian.

Incident reported at Utah Valley University.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Court docs say a search of Robinson’s home turned up shell casings with the same engravings as those found at the scene and practice shooting targets.

Text messages to Robinson’s roommate show he planned the shooting for over a week, called Kirk “hateful,” and asked the roommate to delete evidence, accoridng to court docs.

Police recovered a bolt-action .30-06 rifle near campus with Robinson’s DNA on the trigger and ammo. According to court documents, each bullet was engraved with mocking messages.

Robinson faces two witness tampering charges for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent, Gray said.

Robinson was formally charged with aggravated murder, discharging a firearm causing serious injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, according to officials.

Tyler Robinson has been charged with several offenses, and Utah is seeking the death penalty. Robinson is expected to make his first court appearance at 5 p.m. ET, according to the Utah County Attorney’s Office. The hearing will be held virtually.

Utah officials are holding a news conference. Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray is speaking.

Robinson's father identified him from photos and contacted a youth pastor for help.

Robinson, the suspect taken into custody last night, is reportedly not speaking to investigators, sources say. He is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail.

Investigators discovered a bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel and inscriptions engraved on casings, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said. “Inscriptions on the three unfired casings read ‘Hey, fascist, exclamation point, catch, exclamation point. Up arrow symbol, right arrow symbol and three down arrow symbols,’” Cox said.

The suspect was taken into custody on Sept. 11, ending the 33-hour manhunt.

Officials say Robinson's roommate identified him as the shooter after reviewing Discord messages stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.

The suspect arrived on the UVU campus on Wednesday morning around 8:30 local time in a gray Dodge Charger, according to Cox.

“We got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a press conference just now.

The suspect was reportedly detained about 250 miles from the scene of the shooting.

Reports say the suspect, believed to now be in custody, is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. It is alleged that his father aided in turning him in.

President Trump just announced on Fox News, “I think we have him,” referring to a suspect being in custody. He added that someone close to the suspect turned him in. This is unconfirmed. Officials are expected to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI has received over 7,000 tips from the public, which is the most since the Boston Marathon bombing.

Officials said that the suspect left palm impressions, shoe imprints, and smudges, potentially with DNA, while making his escape.

In a Thursday night press conference, officials from the FBI and Utah state government shared a video of the suspect jumping from a building and making his exit.

Authorities are expected to hold a press conference tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET with the FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance.

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released additional photos of the person of interest in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Officials say the shooter was positioned about 150 yards from Charlie Kirk and believe he fired from the roof of the Losee Center, a campus building where video footage shows a figure on the roof.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for Kirk's murder.

The FBI released images of a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Kirk.

In addition to the weapon, authorities collected footprints, palm prints, and forearm prints that they are using to help track down the suspect.

The suspect reportedly "appears to be of college age," which allowed him to blend in while at the campus event, according to Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.

FBI agents have recovered a weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, in the woods near campus that they believe was used to kill Charlie Kirk, according to Robert Bohls, the FBI Special Agent in Charge. The wooded area where the rifle was found has been searched and cleared.

Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), said at a news conference that investigators have tracked the shooter’s movements. The shooter arrived on campus about an hour before the fatal shot was fired and reportedly jumped off the roof of the building afterward.

Sources say they believe the shooter, who is still at large, was wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and was carrying a black rifle.

FBI officials announced they will hold a news conference this morning around 9 a.m. ET. Stay with Citizen for updates.

The FBI is urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to share files through their [digital tip line(https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893).

According to a statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS), Charlie Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. DPS and the FBI are co-leading the investigation in coordination with local police. Two individuals were taken into custody today, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, but both were released, and officials said “there are no current ties to the shooting with either of those individuals.” Public safety officials remain focused on the ongoing investigation and the manhunt for the shooter, who they believe fired from the roof of a building.

According to a release from the Associated Press, an unnamed law enforcement source stated, "...authorities are searching for a new person of interest."

Utah Valley University just issued a statement saying the campus has been given the all-clear after an extensive, hours-long search by law enforcement. "UVU campus is ALL-CLEAR. There is NO ongoing threat to campus. We would remind you this is an ongoing investigation on campus and it remains closed until Monday, September 15."

According to a post on X from FBI Director Kash Patel, "The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency." This comes after Patel had previously stated that "the subject for the horrific shooting" was in custody.

At a news conference, officials said they are “actively looking for anyone and everyone who has any, any possible information relating to the shooting.” The FBI has set up a [digital tip line](https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/f4507712a3b2893) to gather information.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox affirmed at a presser that "a person of interest" was detained and is being questioned. "There is no information that would lead us to believe that a second person is involved," he said.

"The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody," Patel wrote in a post on X. "Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with [the FBI]."

The Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, confirmed the suspected shooter is in custody.

An update from BBC News indicates Mr. Kirk's wife and two children accompanied him on the campus. It is unclear if they were present at the event.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying the following: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm that Charles James Kirk has been murdered by a gunshot that took place during Turning Point USA’s “The American Comeback Tour” campus event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior, who suffered and died for Charlie. We ask that everyone keep his family and loved ones in your prayers. We ask that you please respect their privacy and dignity at this time."

Videos circulating online speculate that the gunman was seen on a nearby roof before the shooting and then seen running from the roof after Charlie Kirk was struck. This information is unconfirmed. Police do not have a suspect in custody.

Charlie Kirk is dead, according to a post from President Trump.

Various media outlets report that Charlie Kirk is dead. This is unconfirmed.

Unconfirmed reports say the individual police detained earlier today has been released. Citizen is working to gather more information.

Despite earlier reports, the suspect in the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is not yet in custody.

Multiple witnesses of the shooting say blood was visible near Kirk's neck. “His neck kind of turned, and we saw blood immediately.”

Utah Valley University has canceled classes and instructed people to leave the campus.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI are on scene.

Turning Point USA released a statement saying, “This is an ongoing situation. We can confirm that Charlie Kirk has been shot. He is in the hospital, and we are praying for him at this time.” Kirk's appearance at Utah Valley University today was the first stop of Turning Point USA’s 14-city American Comeback Tour.

Campus police have just posted an update on X saying, "Today at about 12:10 a shot was fired at the visiting speaker, Charlie Kirk. He was hit and taken from the location by his security. Campus police is investigating, a suspect is in custody."

A suspect is in custody, according to multiple reports.

Kirk, 31, is a conservative activist who helped found Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization that engages conservative youth on school campuses.

Kirk’s condition is not yet known.

"Our thoughts are with Charlie, his loved ones, and everyone affected," FBI director Kash Patel wrote on X. President Donald Trump also reacted to the news, saying, "We must all pray for Charlie Kirk, who has been shot," he wrote on Truth Social. "A great guy from top to bottom. GOD BLESS HIM!" via a post on Truth Social.

“A single shot was fired on campus toward a visiting speaker. Police are investigating now, suspect in custody,” an alert from UVU said.

A suspect is in custody, according to a UVU alert sent to students. The campus is on lockdown.

"Say a prayer for Charlie Kirk, a genuinely good guy and a young father," Vice President JD Vance said on social media.

A report from CNN citing an anonymous source says that Kirk was shot.

According to social media chatter, video posts show Kirk allegedly being struck while speaking and sitting beneath a tent in the Utah Valley University courtyard.

Charlie Kirk, a political activist and executive director of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was reportedly shot while hosting a debate in Utah, according to a report from The Guardian.

Incident reported at Utah Valley University.