Utah Governor Spencer Cox said during a press conference on Friday that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been arrested.
The Indian Express quoted Cox saying, “We got him. On the evening of September 11, a family member of Tyler Robinson reached out to a family friend who contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office with information that Robinson had confessed to them or implied that he had committed the incident.”
Charlie Kirk, considered close to US President Donald Trump and founder of a youth organization called Turning Point USA, was shot dead during a political event on Thursday. His death has once again given rise to a heated debate in American politics.
Vance believed that they have the shooter in custody. In a post on X, he said, “I am grateful to Governor Spencer Cox, Utah law enforcement, Kash Patel, and the FBI for giving this case the time, resources, and hard work it deserved. This is a big breakthrough, and everyone who helped–from the law enforcement professionals to the people giving tips–deserves our credit and gratitude.”
I am grateful to Governor Spencer Cox, Utah law enforcement, Kash Patel, and the FBI for giving this case the time, resources, and hard work it deserved. This is a big breakthrough, and everyone who helped–from the law enforcement professionals to the people giving…
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 12, 2025
“In some ways, the investigation is still in the early days. But I do believe we have the shooter in custody. Say a prayer for Erika Kirk and those two beautiful babies. We took a big step this morning in getting justice for Charlie, and for his family. Thanks be to God for that,” he added. As per CNN, Vance also helped carry Charlie Kirk’s casket to Air Force Two for transport to Arizona.
Thank you to our local and federal law enforcement partners for your incredible work in bringing this suspect into custody. We got him. pic.twitter.com/6jWfuMExMq
— Governor Cox (@GovCox) September 12, 2025
