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Officials announce arrest of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer Tyler Robinson

Updated Sept. 12, 2025, 10:41 a.m. ET
The suspected shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college speaking event confessed to a family member and is in custody, authorities said Friday morning. The shooter was identified as Tyler Robinson, said Gov. Spencer Cox. He was taken into custody after a family member contacted a family friend, who told authorities Robinson had "confessed to them or implied that he committed the incident."
The suspected shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college speaking event confessed to a family member and is in custody, authorities said Friday morning. 

The shooter was identified as Tyler Robinson, said Gov. Spencer Cox. He was taken into custody after a family member contacted a family friend, who told authorities Robinson had "confessed to them or implied that he committed the incident."
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(L-R) Utah Department of Public Safety Beau Mason, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Sheriff Mike Smith and FBI director Kash Patel attend a press conference outside the Doterra Auditorium at Utah Valley University after youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk was shot during a public event in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 12, 2025. US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the suspect had been taken into custody over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a massive manhunt.
(L-R) Utah Department of Public Safety Beau Mason, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Sheriff Mike Smith and FBI director Kash Patel attend a press conference outside the Doterra Auditorium at Utah Valley University after youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk was shot during a public event in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 12, 2025. US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the suspect had been taken into custody over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk after a massive manhunt.
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FBI Director Kash Patel attends a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S. Sept. 12, 2025.
FBI Director Kash Patel attends a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S. Sept. 12, 2025.
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A tribute card is surrounded by U.S. flags at the Utah Valley University campus, on the day of a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025.
A tribute card is surrounded by U.S. flags at the Utah Valley University campus, on the day of a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025.
Cheney Orr, REUTERS
OREM, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 12: Police tape hangs in front of Utah Valley University following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk during an event at the campus on September 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah. President Trump announced that the suspect who shot and killed Kirk while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" has been caught. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
OREM, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 12: Police tape hangs in front of Utah Valley University following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk during an event at the campus on September 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah. President Trump announced that the suspect who shot and killed Kirk while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" has been caught. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)
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FBI Director Kash Patel attends a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025.
FBI Director Kash Patel attends a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025.
Cheney Orr, REUTERS
A police officer stands in front of Utah Valley University following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk during an event at the campus on Sept. 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah. President Trump announced that the suspect who shot and killed Kirk while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" has been caught.
A police officer stands in front of Utah Valley University following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk during an event at the campus on Sept. 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah. President Trump announced that the suspect who shot and killed Kirk while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" has been caught.
Michael Ciaglo, Getty Images
Sheriff Mike Smith speaks during a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025.
Sheriff Mike Smith speaks during a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025.
Cheney Orr, REUTERS
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