Suspect Arrested in Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah University

A suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested, as confirmed by President Donald Trump on Friday. This announcement brought to an end an intense manhunt that followed the assassination. Kirk was killed on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem.

The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson by insiders, was taken into custody by Utah state law enforcement. Investigators previously circulated grainy images of the suspect and discovered the bolt-action rifle used in the shooting.

Law enforcement officials released footage showing the shooter, who wore a black top featuring an eagle across a U.S. flag, fleeing from a building after the event. Kirk, an ally of Trump, was actively involved in raising Republican support among young voters and was participating in a tour of college campuses.

(With inputs from agencies.)