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Familiar with sources of investigation turning to US founders Charlie Kirk The assassination told FOX News Digital that the FBI is investigating leftist groups in Utah to see if they have any connections to the so-called shooter.
Kirk was assassinated at an event held by TPUSA on September 10 Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Officials said he was taken to a local hospital after the shooting, and he later died. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been appointed as the suspect in the assassination.
Sources told FOX News Digital that the FBI is investigating leftist groups to see if they know about the so-called shooter plan in advance or provide him with any help. Sources No detailed study on which groups are being studied.
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, law enforcement will videotape after Charlie Kirk, the U.S. CEO and founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point, was shot dead in Orem, Utah. (Tess Crowley/deseret News AP)
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Law enforcement sources told FOX News Digital earlier that Robinson’s father recognized his son in a surveillance video released by the FBI and handed him over to authorities.
Charlie Kirk speaks at the American Believer Summit Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on July 26, 2024. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
R-Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Sunday that Robinson did not cooperate with the authorities.
“He didn’t admit it to the authorities. He didn’t cooperate, but everyone around him was working together. I think that’s important.”
Tyler Robinson, 22, is suspected of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk. (Utah Governor Spencer Cox)
Authorities said on Sunday that Robinson will be held under “special surveillance” before completing a mental health assessment.
Authorities have been keeping “closely watching” Robinson before he cleared his mental health assessment. Utah County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
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The map shows Orem, Utah, where Kirk assassinated and St. George, Utah, the suspect was detained on September 12, 2025. (Fox News)
After Robinson clears, he will pass the classification process used to determine the detention center.
“He will continue to be under surveillance by mental, medical and guardians throughout his stay,” the statement continued.
