Trump Announces Suspected Kirk Shooting Death
- US President Donald Trump announced on September 12th that authorities have detained a suspect in the shooting death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University...
- Investigators are expected too hold a press conference in Utah shortly.
- president Trump, in an interview with Fox News, stated, "I think I caught him," and indicated that the suspect's father brought him to police, with assistance from someone...
suspect Detained in Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk
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US President Donald Trump announced on September 12th that authorities have detained a suspect in the shooting death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem,Utah.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested. Investigators are expected too hold a press conference in Utah shortly.
president Trump, in an interview with Fox News, stated, “I think I caught him,” and indicated that the suspect’s father brought him to police, with assistance from someone who knew the suspect.
Kirk was shot and killed while at an event at Utah Valley University. The perpetrator was reportedly fleeing the scene.
On September 11th, the Federal Bureau of Examination (FBI) released a photo of a person considered an “critically important witness” and announced the revelation of a rifle believed to have been used in the murder.
Key Details & Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 11th, 2025 | Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University. |
| September 11th, 2025 | FBI releases photo of “important witness” and recovers a rifle. |
| September 12th,2025 | Tyler Robinson,22,arrested as the primary suspect. |
| September 12th, 2025 | President Trump announces suspect is in custody. |
Authorities are continuing their investigation and are expected to release further details at the upcoming press conference.