BREAKING: The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk has been identified

News reports indicate that a 22-year-old Utah local named Tyler Robinson has been identified as the suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Robinson was reportedly turned in by his father and is now in custody. 

Here's a summary of the events based on multiple news sources:

• The assassination: Charlie Kirk was fatally shot by a sniper on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
• The suspect: Law enforcement sources cited by the New York Post, NBC News, and others identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson.
• The arrest: On Friday, September 12, President Donald Trump announced on Fox News that a suspect was in custody. Law enforcement sources subsequently confirmed the suspect was Robinson and that his father had turned him in to authorities after the suspect confessed to him.
• The evidence: The murder weapon, described as a high-powered, bolt-action rifle, was recovered in a wooded area near the campus. Sources told ABC News that ammunition found with the rifle had words and symbols associated with "transgender and anti-fascist" ideology, though authorities are still trying to determine their meaning.
• Investigation status: A news conference with FBI and local officials is expected to provide further updates.