Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Bullet Casings Had Messages: What We Know

Included were references to anti-fascist messages.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Bullet Casings Had Messages: What We Know
A police mugshot shows Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, in this photo released by the Utah Department of Public Safety, on Sept. 12, 2025. Utah Department of Public Safety/Handout via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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As the man accused of assassinating conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was held at the Utah County Jail on Friday, authorities said he engraved messages on bullet casings that included anti-fascist viewpoints and apparent references to taunting Internet memes.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed the arrest of Tyler Robinson, 22, at a press conference on Friday. Court papers said he was detained on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charges. Formal charges are expected soon.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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