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Utah Governor Cites Suspect’s Left-Wing Leanings After Charlie Kirk’s Killing

Investigators have not established a motive despite new claims about the suspect’s ideology.

Overview

  • Governor Spencer Cox said Tyler Robinson, 22, held left-wing views and lived with a trans roommate, while officials reported no link between that roommate and the shooting.
  • Police recovered shell casings at the Utah campus bearing antifascist messages, but authorities say the motive remains under investigation.
  • Turning Point USA announced a national memorial for September 21 in Glendale, Arizona, and President Donald Trump has said he will attend Kirk’s services.
  • Erika Kirk posted a tribute calling her husband a martyr, thanking law enforcement for the arrest, and pledging to continue his podcast and campus tour.
  • Online campaigns have led to dismissals and investigations of people who criticized Kirk, with actions cited against public employees and service members as some leaders urge restraint.