Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as 22-Year-Old Utah Man
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Summary
On Wednesday, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead at the Utah Valley University.
On Friday, FBI agents arrested the suspected shooter, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Washington, Utah.
Robinson was detained following a tip-off from a friend of the family, who said he had hinted at his involvement in the shooting.
A $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the shooter was announced on Thursday.
Kirk, who was 31, founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA and was a regular speaker at conservative events.
His shooting occurred at a campus event entitled “Prove Me Wrong: An Evening of Civil Discourse,” with around 3,000 in attendance.
The investigation took place amidst controversy for the FBI, amid allegations of politically motivated firings afflicting the senior and mid-level agents.
