Charlie Kirk Shooting: Suspect Charged

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University; prosecutors say 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and investigators say they have amassed significant evidence while the defense has sought more time to review discovery. Video of the shooting circulated widely online, intensifying concerns about escalating political violence and the role of social media. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged Americans to “stop shooting each other” and warned against rhetoric that frames politics as a war; reactions have ranged from public forgiveness by Kirk’s widow to anger and calls for accountability from supporters and commentators. Conspiracy-driven speculation from figures such as Candace Owens — who questioned the lone-gunman account — drew denials from Israeli officials and pushback from others. Observers place the killing in a recent pattern of politically motivated attacks, prompting national debate on polarization and how to reduce political violence without stifling legitimate disagreement.