Police cleared the street near Tyler Robinson’s family home after “concerning information.” A helicopter circled as reporters left. Robinson, 22, was arrested after a day-and-a-half manhunt tied to Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University.
Officials say Robinson’s family urged him to surrender. Utah’s governor announced, “We got him.” Investigators reported online messages and engraved bullet casings as potential evidence. Records show he wasn’t registered with a party and didn’t vote in 2024. Friends say he became “more political” recently and disliked Kirk’s ideas.
Robinson faces aggravated murder and other charges and could face the death penalty if convicted. Turning Point USA honored Kirk’s legacy, while supporters built a memorial in Phoenix. “Charlie’s voice is not silent,” commentator Ben Shapiro vowed, promising to continue campus debates. Authorities urged calm and asked the public to let justice proceed.
This moment tests America’s response to rising political violence. How should communities balance passionate debate with safety—and keep grief from turning into rage?
