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Charlie Kirk assassination: Shooter Tyler Robinson once bragged about long-range shooting skills; claimed 450-yard hit

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, once bragged about his long-range shooting skills, according to a former coworker. The 22-year-old Robinson has been arrested without bail for allegedly killing Kirk during a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The accused previously worked as a first-year electrician on a new […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Violence breaks out at Boise vigil; Black Lives Matter activist with firearm, rainbow backpack arrested

A vigil for US President Donald Trump ally and conservative activist Charlie Kirk turned violent on Wednesday evening when a brawl broke out on the steps of the Idaho state Capitol, leaving two men in custody.Kirk, 31, was assassinated earlier in the day during a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Hours later, […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Why is Kash Patel under fire? Trump defends FBI director as probe faces scrutiny

US President Donald Trump came to the defence of FBI director Kash Patel on Saturday, praising his handling of the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump’s statement came amid Patel facing mounting criticism from within the bureau and from political allies.“I am very proud of the FBI,” Trump said in a […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: FBI says shooter Tyler Robinson’s transgender partner ‘had no idea’; fully cooperating in investigation

FBI says shooter Tyler Robinson’s transgender partner ‘had no idea’; fully cooperating in investigation The partner of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating US President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk, is cooperating fully with investigators and had no knowledge of the alleged plan, senior FBI officials told Fox News Digital.Robinson, who lived in St […]

Charlie Kirk’s assassination: Did shooter Tyler Robinson have a criminal history? Check his political stance & academic trail

Photo released by the Utah Governor’s office on Friday (AP) Tyler James Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, had no criminal history before his arrest on Friday. Robinson, from Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Suspect Tyler Robinson threatened suicide rather than surrender; admitted to shooting when confronted by father

Tyler Robinson, left, and Charlie Kirk (AP) Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, threatened to kill himself rather than surrender after his father confronted him, law enforcement sources said.Robinson’s father recognised him in photos released by authorities Thursday and questioned him when he returned home. According to sources, […]

‘No words left’: Man seeing cheering during Charlie Kirk assassination; sparks outrage

Video sparks outrage after man seen cheering moments after Trump ally was shot A newly surfaced video has raised questions after it appeared to show a bearded man celebrating in the immediate aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.The clip, widely shared on social media and ripped from live […]

‘Charlie Kirk murder: Trump urges calm after ally’s assassination; remembers him as ‘advocate of nonviolence’

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Friday called for a nonviolent response following the assassination of his ally Charlie Kirk, a right-wing youth leader and activist who was shot the previous day.“He was an advocate of nonviolence. That’s the way I’d like to see people respond,” said Trump, as quoted by AFP.The […]

‘Utterly devastated’: Vivek Ramaswamy on Charlie Kirk’s assassination; recalls his bond with slain MAGA commentator

MAGA commentator and Trump loyalist Charlie Kirk was shot dead at an event in Utah on Wednesday, triggering shock and grief across the political spectrum.The 31-year-old conservative activist’s killing drew tributes from both Republican and Democratic leaders. US President Donald Trump expressed condolences, describing Kirk as “legendary”.Among the most detailed reactions came from former DOGE […]

A gunshot, then screams: How assassination on Trump loyalist, Charlie Kirk, unfolded; shooter remains at large

MAGA ally and conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Thursday shot dead by an unknown shooter while speaking at Utah Valley University.US President Donald Trump along with prominent voices in the MAGA movement dubbed Kirk as a “martyr” for conservative values.Kirk “fought for liberty, democracy, justice and the American people. He’s a martyr for truth and […]