{"id":195383,"date":"2025-09-12T09:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T16:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=195383"},"modified":"2025-09-12T09:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T16:29:48","slug":"man-arrested-in-connection-with-charlie-kirk-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=195383","title":{"rendered":"Man Arrested in Connection with Charlie Kirk Shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Salt Lake City, UT&#8230;(AP)&#8230;The man accused in <span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-assassinated-utah-university-shooter-search-b0acf4797f57f3436d8f8d0843dbea43\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">the Charlie Kirk assassination<\/a><\/span>\u00a0had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist,\u00a0<span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-shooter-search-utah-governor-21ba12bbf01579fd2fbcdbe1da03dae5\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">the authorities said Friday in announcing an arrest<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in a targeted killing that raised fresh alarms about political violence in the United States.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195384\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-701x701.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-1067x1067.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/G0pyriPXMAAJevl-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LIVE: Man arrested in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CiS5wXfXiKs\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Tyler Robinson, 22,\u00a0<span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-turning-point-e771e3967d5a6024f7cf84d5e0228fed\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">had indicated to a family friend afterwards that he was responsible<\/a><\/span>, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. He also cited as key pieces of evidence engravings on bullets found in a rifle believed used in the attack as well as chatting app messages attributed to the accused shooter that a roommate shared with law enforcement after the shooting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Infobox\" data-module=\"\" data-gtm-region=\"Here\u2019s what we know so far: The suspect: Officials have identified Robinson as the suspect in Kirk\u2019s assassination. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he is believed to have acted alone and that the investigation is ongoing. The governor would not say if Robinson is cooperating with authorities. The arrest: Robinson\u2019s arrest Thursday night was disclosed by President Trump, who said in a Fox News Channel interview that, \u201cWith a high degree of certainty, we have him.\u201d Robinson had become \u201cmore political\u201d in the run-up to the shooting and had indicated to a family friend afterwards that he was responsible, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. The suspect\u2019s father saw surveillance photos and worked with a pastor to encourage the surrender in Kirk\u2019s killing, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Security gaps: The assassination offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target. Security experts interviewed by AP questioned whether the event was sufficiently staffed but also acknowledged the limitations of both campus police forces and outdoor venues.\" data-align-center=\"\" data-module-number=\"3\" data-main-module-number=\"3\">\n<div class=\"Infobox-items RichTextBody\">\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what we know so far:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul id=\"rte-a06cf402-8e78-11f0-80e2-3363cee28e16\" class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li><b>The suspect:<\/b>\u00a0Officials have identified Robinson as the suspect in Kirk\u2019s assassination. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said\u00a0<span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-shooter-search-utah-governor-21ba12bbf01579fd2fbcdbe1da03dae5\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">he is believed to have acted alone<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and that the investigation is ongoing. The governor would not say if Robinson is cooperating with authorities.<\/li>\n<li><b>The arrest:\u00a0<\/b>Robinson\u2019s arrest Thursday night was disclosed by President Trump, who said in a Fox News Channel interview that, \u201cWith a high degree of certainty, we have him.\u201d Robinson\u00a0<span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-turning-point-e771e3967d5a6024f7cf84d5e0228fed\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">had become \u201cmore political\u201d<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in the run-up to the shooting and had indicated to a family friend afterwards that he was responsible, said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. The suspect\u2019s father saw surveillance photos and\u00a0<span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-shooter-search-utah-governor-21ba12bbf01579fd2fbcdbe1da03dae5\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">worked with a pastor to encourage the surrender in Kirk\u2019s killing<\/a><\/span>, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Security gaps:<\/b>\u00a0The assassination offers the latest example of how\u00a0<span class=\"LinkEnhancement\"><a class=\"Link AnClick-LinkEnhancement\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/charlie-kirk-shooting-political-event-security-utah-university-96303fe2bbc5da656118aa39f72a39c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-gtm-enhancement-style=\"LinkEnhancementA\">ordinary security measures can be defeated<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target. Security experts interviewed by AP questioned whether the event was sufficiently staffed but also acknowledged the limitations of both campus police forces and outdoor venues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salt Lake City, UT&#8230;(AP)&#8230;The man accused in the Charlie Kirk assassination\u00a0had earlier expressed to family his opposition to the viewpoints of the conservative activist,\u00a0the authorities said Friday in announcing an arrest\u00a0in a targeted killing that raised fresh alarms about political violence in the United States. 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