Overview

• Utah County officials say Robinson, 22, is in a Special Housing Unit under mental‑health evaluation to assess whether he poses a danger to himself or others.
• Authorities cite a recovered bolt‑action rifle and ammunition engraved with political messages, along with family accounts that he believed Kirk was “full of hate,” as they examine motive.
• Investigators say the gunfire came from a rooftop near the UVU event where Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a public Q&A.
• A Bombardier Challenger 300 that left Provo about an hour after the shooting drew online theories, but owner Derek Maxfield says the flight had no connection, followed FAA procedures, and authorities have not tied the aircraft to the crime.
• A man seen in viral video appearing to cheer said he shouted “USA” to project strength and create a distraction, asserting he did not celebrate the shooting, while national debate over political violence intensified on Capitol Hill.