Homicide — Provo, UT — reported 2026-07-11

SUMMARY

Prosecutors presented evidence against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Provo, UT
  • Date reported: 2026-07-11
  • Suspect: male, age 31
  • Victim(s): 1 (Charlie Kirk)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Tyler Robinson is accused of killing Charlie Kirk on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
  • Prosecutors showed videos they say show Robinson on campus that day, including one showing him buying food at Chick-fil-A and making contact with people from Kirk's organization.
  • A former roommate and romantic partner of Robinson told police that Robinson said 'he wishes he hadn't done it' the day after Kirk was killed.
  • Prosecutors also shared messages from a Discord chat that they said was between Robinson and friends, in which Robinson says 'it was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this.'
  • DNA on the towel matched to two people, one being Robinson's roommate, and the other very likely Robinson.
  • The suspected murder weapon — a bolt-action rifle with one spent round — was found wrapped in a towel in the woods near campus.