Kirk was killed by a single shot in what police said was a targeted attack and Utah’s governor called a political assassination

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed on Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination carried out from a rooftop.

The latest episode of Behind the Story takes a look at the life and death of Charlie Kirk.

WASHINGTON, Utah >> Eighteen-year-old Tyler Robinson seemingly had a bright future ahead of him.

Tyler Robinson is believed to have acted alone. Anti-fascist slogans were inscribed on two of the unused bullet casings found by the authorities.

The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later Thursday as federal investigators appealed for the public's help by releasing photos of the person they believe is responsible.

Utah officials are seeking the death penalty for suspected assassin Tyler Robinson in the murder of Charlie Kirk, who argued capital punishment should apply broadly to murders.

OREM, Utah (AP) — A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.The arrest marked a major break in a case that shocked the country and raised fresh alarms about political violence in a deeply polarized United States. Tyler Robinson had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and mentioned during a dinner with family that Kirk would be visiting Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference. The Republican governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as chat app messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.The governor credited Robinson's family with helping turn him over to authorities.“Ladies and gentlemen, we got him,” Cox said soon after the arrest…

Co-founder of a political movement for young conservatives at just 18, Kirk was an influential figure in the right-wing sphere of US politics, and also close to Donald Trump. His death has led to reactions of shock and condemnation for the shooting from all sides of the political spectrum

Eyewitness Taylor Bentley recounts Charlie Kirk's assassination in Utah, while the state honors the Turning Point USA founder with vigils, memorials and flags at half-staff.

Meet Tyler Robinson, an angry collection of toxic memes. Robinson confessed to a family memeber, who contacted authorities.

Tyler Robinson, 22, is identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

Following the surprising announcement by President Donald Trump on Fox and Friends Friday morning that the alleged shooter of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk was in custody, CNN reports the 22-year-old Utah male was likely turned in by his own father."The suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk co...

A man has been arrested for allegedly sneaking into the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination — even as crime scene tape barred such access and scores of law enforcement officers stood close by.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl honored Charlie Kirk following his assassination, calling him a man of deep faith and a leader in the conservative Christian movement.

We're starting to get a better picture of what led to this assassination... On Friday, it was announced that Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah native