EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Prosecutors pursue capital murder charges against Tyler Robinson for the fatal Utah shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
OREM, Utah — The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, shocked the United States, triggered a nationwide manhunt and intensified concerns about political violence at public events.
Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking to students and attendees at an outdoor campus event when a gunshot struck him. The attack prompted an immediate emergency response, with attendees fleeing the area as law enforcement officers secured the scene and medical personnel rushed to assist the wounded activist.