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FBI Names Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing as Pressure Mounts on Social Platforms

Investigators have identified Tyler Robinson as the suspect, reflecting an active federal case.

Overview

  • The FBI on Friday identified Tyler Robinson as the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, with authorities continuing forensic testing and interviews.
  • Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said writings were found on shell casings and that Robinson had expressed dislike for Kirk days earlier, though a motive remains unclear.
  • Graphic videos of the shooting drew millions of views across platforms, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said TikTok told her it would remove the clips.
  • President Trump blamed what he calls the radical left and pledged action against groups he says fuel political violence, while urging supporters to respond nonviolently at the ballot box.
  • Schools and universities nationwide announced suspensions or firings over celebratory or insensitive posts about Kirk’s death, with at least a dozen cases reported.