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Utah Governor: Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Refuses to Cooperate, Charges Expected Tuesday

Prosecutors plan to file aggravated-murder charges Tuesday, with investigators still lacking a confirmed motive.

Overview

  • Gov. Spencer Cox said Tyler Robinson, 22, is not speaking with investigators, while relatives and a cooperating roommate are providing information.
  • Authorities say formal charges are being prepared after Robinson’s arrest following a 33-hour manhunt, with initial booking offenses including aggravated murder, felony firearm discharge, and obstruction.
  • The Utah County sheriff placed Robinson on special watch for a mental-health evaluation as he remains jailed without bail.
  • Investigators are analyzing forensic and digital evidence, including engraved shell casings with meme and anti-fascist phrases and Discord messages in which Robinson allegedly acknowledged being the gunman.
  • New footage reported by TMZ appears to show Robinson walking near Utah Valley University hours before the shooting, as Turning Point USA prepares a Sept. 21 memorial in Arizona and communities hold vigils.