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Utah Police Arrest 22-Year-Old in Charlie Kirk Killing as Motive Remains Unclear

Investigators are assessing inscriptions found on unused rounds as context rather than a conclusion about motive.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson and took him into custody Thursday night about 33 hours after the Utah Valley University shooting.
  • Detectives recovered a scoped rifle in nearby woods and are analyzing rooftop video, fingerprints and thousands of public tips with federal support.
  • Officials reported three unused munitions bearing antifascist phrases, including a reference to the song Bella ciao, while cautioning that motive has not been determined.
  • Relatives alerted an intermediary that Robinson had confessed or implied involvement, and family members helped arrange his surrender in Washington County.
  • State records list no political affiliation for Robinson and no 2024 vote, as former teachers described him as bright and reserved and education officials say he is enrolled in an electrical apprenticeship.