Overview

• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University and died from his injuries.
• Utah officials confirmed an arrest and identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
• Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan argued the killing marks a new phase in rising political violence, linking it to recent attempts on President Trump and other plots.
• President Trump, reacting to the arrest, said he hopes the suspect is found guilty and receives the death penalty.
• Regional academics and students urged a cooler political climate, as investigators circulated images of a person of interest and gathered public tips.