Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an appearance on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. Two days after his death, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced officials had arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, on charges of murder. Supporters of Kirk, an ally of President Donald Trump, mourned his death across the country.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (C) stands with law enforcement officials at a press conference Friday on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The governor announced the arrest of Tyler Robinson, 22, as the prime suspect in the shooting. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

FBI Director Kash Patel (C) arrives for the Friday press conference. He praised law enforcement for their efforts to track down Robinson. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

A makeshift memorial for Kirk stands on the campus of Utah Valley University on Friday. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

Students gather at the makeshift memorial. Vice President JD Vance accompanied Kirk's body in Air Force 2 as it was flown back to his home in Arizona on Thursday. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

Beau Mason, commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, shows a still photo Thursday of the suspect in the killing. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

An FBI agent on Thursday examines the scene near the tent where Kirk was shot. He was killed Wednesday during an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, in which he invited students to challenge his political and cultural views. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

Officials stand on a roof overlooking the site where Kirk was shot. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

FBI agents on Thursday examine the tent where Kirk was shot. Private security officials transported the conservative activist to Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Photo by Bob Strong/UPI

New York Yankees fans wear a tribute to Kirk on Thursday at Yankee Stadium. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

President Donald Trump, who considered Kirk a close ally, ordered the U.S. flag to be lowered to half-staff outside the White House on Wednesday. Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/UPI