Authorities have identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah as the suspect in the murder of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
According to reports, Robinson confessed to his father that he shot and killed Kirk during an event at the University of Utah. His father then contacted authorities and turned him in.
Neighbors described Robinson as quiet and withdrawn, with no major criminal history.
Investigators say he had been struggling with personal issues, and they are now working to determine whether the attack was politically motivated or driven by a personal grievance.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization that grew into one of the most prominent right-wing activist groups in the United States.
Known for his outspoken views on college campuses, Kirk was scheduled to speak at the University of Utah as part of his “American Comeback Tour” when he was fatally shot.
The killing has sparked nationwide outrage, with political figures and activists across the spectrum condemning the violence.
Officials confirmed that Robinson is cooperating with investigators following his father’s decision to alert police.
