Sep 15 DNA found near scene of Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, Patel says By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, John Seewer, Associated Press FBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing. Continue reading
Sep 15 What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination By Associated Press Authorities have not provided many details about why they think Robinson carried out the attack on Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 14 Utah Gov. Cox shares more details from investigation into motive of Kirk shooting suspect By Nicholas Riccardi, Josh Boak, Associated Press Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack. The governor said more information may come out once the suspect appears in court Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 5:13 Authorities detail investigation and arrest of suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is now in custody. The arrest came after an extensive search by law enforcement officials, with the FBI calling on the public for help, and it was information from the suspect’s… Continue watching
Sep 12 What we know so far about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect By Joshua Barajas Authorities announced Friday that they had made an arrest in the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in the midst of rampant public speculation about the suspect’s identity. Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Kirk killing is ‘our moment’ to choose a darker or brighter future, Utah’s Cox says By Associated Press Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, called social media a "cancer on our society right now" during a Friday news conference on the suspect in custody for the killing of Charlie Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 12 Live updates: Suspect in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting By Associated Press The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the… Continue reading
Sep 11 The state of Utah, where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, has strong pro-gun laws By Ed White, Associated Press Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in a state that has permissive gun laws and allows firearms to be concealed or openly carried without a permit in most instances, experts said. Continue reading
Sep 11 4 things to to know about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk By Associated Press His killing Wednesday is the latest example of violence in the U.S. spanning a range of political ideologies and affecting both major political parties. Continue reading
Sep 11 High-powered rifle recovered from Utah campus where Kirk’s killer was able to blend in By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Investigators obtained clues including a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled. But they had yet to name a suspect or cite a motive in the… Continue reading