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4d ago

Charlie Kirk Killing Puts Groypers Under Scrutiny as Investigators Probe Unproven Links

With motive or affiliation unconfirmed, attention shifts to Nick Fuentes’ Groyper network, a longtime rival of Kirk.

Photo composite illustration of Nick Fuentes, Tyler Robinson, the Groyper mascot and social media posts
Charlie Kirk (l) and Nick Fuentes (R).
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Overview

  • Federal authorities have arrested 21-year-old Tyler Robinson in last week’s shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Reported inscriptions on fired and unfired shell casings fueled online speculation about meme references and ideology, though their meaning remains unclear.
  • Nick Fuentes rejected any connection to the killing, saying his followers are being framed and that there is zero evidence tying Groypers to the crime.
  • Utah Gov. Spencer Cox described Robinson as steeped in leftist ideology and shared personal details reported about the suspect’s partner, underscoring the competing narratives around motive.
  • Watchdogs describe Groypers as a far-right network aligned with Fuentes that previously targeted Kirk and Turning Point USA, with some associates linked to Jan. 6, while the FBI has labeled Fuentes a white supremacist.