U.S. authorities have confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the shooting that targeted conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University earlier this week.
The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah, who was living with his family at the time of the incident. According to officials, Robinson was taken into custody late Thursday evening after a family friend alerted police.
Investigators have not yet announced a motive for the attack. However, law enforcement revealed that the weapon believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered along with bullet casings engraved with slogans thought to be anti-fascist.
Robinson faces charges of aggravated murder and other related offenses. Court records show he has no prior criminal history. Authorities confirmed that he was transferred to Utah County Jail, located approximately 19 miles from the scene of the attack.
An official indictment has not yet been issued, and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances leading to the shooting.
