Breaking news: Suspect caught and identified in Charlie Kirk shooting
The authorities identified him as Tyler Robinson.
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Sep. 12, 2025, 10:27 a.m. ET

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Suspect Is Caught and Identified in Charlie Kirk Shooting

A family member of the suspect, Tyler Robinson, said he had confessed or suggested that he committed the killing, Utah’s governor said.

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People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial that includes a photo of Charlie Kirk surrounded by flowers.

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Charlie Kirk, wearing a suit and tie, standing on a stage.

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