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.