New Details Emerge in Kirk’s Assassination as Suspect Faces Death Penalty—What to Know

Prosecutors have charged suspect Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and six other counts.

Items left at a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sept. 15, 2025. Eric Thayer/Getty Images

New details have emerged in the assassination of Charlie Kirk by suspect Tyler Robinson following the alleged shooter’s apprehension by authorities.

On Sept. 10, Kirk was speaking to a large crowd of students at Utah Valley University (UVU) when Robinson allegedly shot him in the neck, killing the Christian conservative political commentator.