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Utah Sets Tuesday Charging Plan in Charlie Kirk Killing as Thousands Gather at Vigils

Prosecutors move toward formal charges while investigators study meme‑engraved casings and a cooperating roommate’s account to clarify motive.

Charlie Kirk throws hats to the crowd after arriving at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah.
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.
Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial for murdered American conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the U.S. embassy as its flag hangs at half-staff on September 14, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.
Shots were fired at Charlie Kirk's "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University. (Photo: Used with permission)

Overview

  • Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, is not cooperating with investigators and remains held without bail at the Utah County Jail on special watch.
  • Authorities are analyzing a recovered rifle and four engraved casings referencing memes and video‑game in‑jokes, with motive still undetermined, according to an affidavit.
  • Investigators say Kirk was killed by a single long‑range rifle shot during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University attended by roughly 3,000 people.
  • Vigils drew large crowds nationwide, including a packed Kennedy Center prayer service in Washington, as Turning Point USA scheduled a public memorial for September 21 in Glendale, Arizona.
  • Phoenix police said they detained a 19‑year‑old on criminal damage and disorderly conduct charges after a memorial at Turning Point USA’s office was vandalized.