Charlie Kirk murder suspect revealed as 22-year-old from Utah | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRhian Lubin, Rachel Dobkin & Isabel KeaneFriday 12 September 2025 15:34 BSTTrump says there has been an arrest in search for Charlie Kirk's killerConservative activist and Trump ally, Charlie Kirk, was fatally shot in the neck during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.The suspected gunman, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Washington, Utah, is now in custody.Law enforcement recovered a high-powered rifle near the campus.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Friday that Robinson confessed to a family member when then reached out to a family friend Thursday night, who then contacted the Washington County Sheriff's Office.President Donald Trump earlier announced that Kirk would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the university has closed until Monday.In fullUtah man, 22, ‘turned in by his father’: Details emerge as suspected Charlie Kirk assassin is identifiedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in