Overview

• Utah officials said 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is in custody on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony weapon discharge causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, with formal charges expected.
• Investigators have not established a motive, though authorities reported finding two unused bullet casings etched with anti‑fascist slogans.
• In a livestream, Erika Kirk vowed to continue her late husband’s mission, thanked President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, and said Turning Point USA’s tour and conference will go forward.
• Vigils and prayers were held in multiple cities, including a London gathering organized by Turning Point UK where speakers framed Kirk as a Christian martyr and called supporters to resist “evil.”
• President Trump ordered U.S. flags lowered and said Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, while religious commentators urged responses rooted in forgiveness rather than retaliation.