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Who is Tyler Robinson? Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a university event; authorities continue a manhunt for the lone gunman amid political tensions and calls for action.

  • Charlie Kirk, the leader and creator of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while attending an event on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem.
  • The attack occurred amid escalating political tensions and is being investigated as a politically motivated assassination, though the shooter's identity and motives remain unknown.
  • Kirk, 31, was struck by a single bullet in the neck while hosting an outdoor student debate, prompting a massive police manhunt and immediate campus lockdown.
  • Political and public figures across the spectrum condemned the killing, with statements emphasizing rejection of political violence, such as Gavin Newsom's call to “reject political violence in EVERY form” and Donald Trump calling Kirk a “martyr for truth and freedom.”
  • The incident intensified national discourse on political hostility and free speech, uniting some leaders in grief while fueling partisan blame and highlighting deep societal divisions.
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