Suspect in Custody After Campus Shooting
President Donald Trump has announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a Fox News interview. The 22-year-old suspect, identified by American media as Tyler Robinson, was reportedly turned in by his own father to authorities.
Details of the Arrest
Trump revealed that the suspect is currently in police custody, stating 'They have someone they believe did it'. While the president did not disclose the location of the arrest, he confirmed that the individual was brought to police by someone from his immediate circle.
The shooting occurred Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where Kirk was addressing approximately 3,000 students. Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot during his speech about gun violence. Kirk was struck in the neck and succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
Investigation Developments
Law enforcement agencies had been conducting an intensive manhunt since the shooting, releasing surveillance footage showing a suspect fleeing from a rooftop. The FBI later recovered a firearm near the university campus believed to be the murder weapon.
Authorities had offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's capture. The arrest comes after an earlier false alarm when another individual was briefly detained and released.
Political Context and Reactions
The murder has sent shockwaves through American politics, with condemnation coming from both Republican and Democratic leaders. Utah Governor Spencer Cox described the killing as a 'political assassination', highlighting the growing concerns about political violence in the United States.
Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was a prominent Trump ally known for mobilizing young conservative voters. His organization played a significant role in campus political activism across the country.
According to FBI statistics, politically motivated attacks have nearly doubled in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, with 150 incidents recorded nationwide.