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[Cool Cats]

Authorities asked for help in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer. A father’s intuition led to an arrest

Like thousands of Americans captivated by the manhunt for the shooter who killed conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, a Utah father had seen the photos and video footage of the suspect released by authorities.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Elley Mae]

The feds have widened their investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk to probe whether pro-trans, online groups and others connected with Tyler Robinson knew in advance about the plan to kill the MAGA influencer, The Post has learned.

Law enforcement sources said that investigators are examining leftist groups both in Utah and online to figure out if they helped him with the shooting — or at least heard it was going to happen.

Charlie Kirk assassination investigation widens to probe whether pro-trans, online groups knew in advance

Emerging clues leave a trail of breadcrumbs for investigators who are trying to determine whether Tyler Robinson acted all on his own, or had accomplices.

nypost.com

 

[weepingangel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1966598075239026843

“My office has received an extraordinary number of violent and graphic threats yesterday and today from right-wing individuals online and over the phone—directed toward me, my family, and my staff—after I pointed out the simple fact that President Trump should join Speaker Johnson and other level-headed Republicans in condemning political violence, not inciting it further.The solution to political disagreement in America is never violence. It should be easy for everybody to say that. Republicans need to condemn violence committed by the right, just as I and many other Democrats condemn violence by the left.”

 

[Eli9]

Following Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA sees surge in chapter requests

Turning Point USA, the conservative youth-focused organization founded by Charlie Kirk, says they are seeing an influx of requests for new chapters.

www.usatoday.com

Andrew Kolvet said in a post on X early Sunday, Sept. 14, that the group has received more than 32,000 inquiries in 48 hours to start new campus chapters. Turning Point USA, the conservative youth-focused organization founded by Charlie Kirk, says it currently has about 900 college chapters and 1,200 high school chapters.

 

[GatorFL]

DBM, repost

 

[NottaYutz]

In the first six months of 2025, more than 520 plots and acts of terrorism and targeted violence occurred, affecting nearly all US states and causing 96 deaths and 329 injuries. This is a nearly 40% increase over the first six months of 2024, according to data from the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism at the University of Maryland.

SOURCE: The Guardian

LINK HEADINE: Charlie Kirk’s death raises fears of ‘beginning of a darker chapter’ for US violence

 

[ReadySet]

Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn

From the moment conservative icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans have fought over who’s to blame for his death

abcnews.go.com

He said he worried about Trump’s one-sided condemnation of left-wing violence, saying it will only inflame the conflict. He compared it to when some liberals condemn all Trump voters as racists.

 

[arielilane]

WASHINGTON — The funeral for conservative activist Charlie Kirk is scheduled for Sept. 21 at State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals — and President Trump has already promised to attend.

Turning Point USA invited supporters to join them “in celebrating the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Charlie Kirk, an American legend,” whose “life was a testament to faith, courage, and conviction.”

Arrangements for Charlie Kirk’s funeral announced — and Trump has promised to attend

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.

nypost.com

Sept 13

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

“Tyler, is this you? This looks like you,” he asked his son, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.

Authorities asked for help in the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer. A father’s intuition led to an arrest

Like thousands of Americans captivated by the manhunt for the shooter who killed conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, a Utah father had seen the photos and video footage of the suspect released by authorities.

www.yahoo.com

 

[branmuffin]

Charlie Kirk's accused killer awaits formal charges in Utah

Tyler Robinson, jailed on suspicion of fatally shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, faces formal charges in Utah early next week.

www.abc.net.au

Who is Charlie Kirk's accused assassin?

After his father encouraged Tyler Robinson to turn himself in, people close to the 22-year-old provided investigators with crucial insights.

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[Live_and_Learn]

Kirk Shooting Suspect Held ‘Leftist Ideology’​

Kirk Shooting Suspect Held ‘Leftist Ideology,’ Utah Governor Says

Gov. Spencer Cox said the suspect had been “radicalized” but did not go into specifics about the suspect’s views.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Live_and_Learn]

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson ‘deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology’​

Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin ‘deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,’ Utah gov. says

Tyler Robinson was “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” a preliminary investigation revealed according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

nypost.com

 

[Elley Mae]

DNA found at the spot where Charlie Kirk’s assassin hid has been positively matched to the suspect, Tyler Robinson — who also wrote about his plans to “take out” the conservative debater, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed early Monday.

Stunning new details reveal links to suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson: FBI

DNA found at the spot where Charlie Kirk’s assassin hid has been positively matched to the suspect, Tyler Robinson — who also wrote about his plans to “take out” the conserv…

nypost.com

Robinson also wrote a note saying that he had an opportunity to “take out Charlie Kirk,” and that he was “going to take it,” Patel said.

 

[Skigh]

Charlie Kirk 'killer' 'wrote note saying he was going to take him out'

Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson wrote a note saying he was going to 'take out' the conservative commentator, according to FBI director Kash Patel.

www.dailymail.co.uk

We have since learned the note - even though it was destroyed - we have found forensic evidence of the note and we have confirmed what the note said because our aggressive interview posture at the FBI.'

Patel confirmed that Robinson is not cooperating with investigators.

As of Sunday, investigators were still piecing together information about the suspect and not yet ready to discuss a potential motive.

But Utah Governor Spencer Cox noted that Robinson disliked Kirk and may have been 'radicalized' online.

 

[Inthedetails]

• Mental health experts are warning about the psychological toll of consuming graphic, violent content, citing the video of Charlie Kirk's assassination shared on social media.
• Therapists say young people are particularly vulnerable and may share such content for attention without realizing the potential for long-term trauma.
• Recommendations for protecting mental health include limiting social media use and seeking out real-world connections to avoid desensitization.

https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/therapists-warn-mental-health-toll-after-charlie-kirk-assassination

 

[Sundog]

MSN

Bowdoin College in Maine cancels Charlie Kirk vigil over credible threat.

A Maine college canceled a scheduled Sunday night vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, citing threats.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the vigil that was scheduled for this evening at 7:15 p.m. by the Bowdoin College Conservatives,” the college wrote in a message posted to X by Steve Robinson, editor-in-chief of The Maine Wire. “In the past 15 minutes, we were informed by Maine State Police of external threats connected to the event,” the 7:00 p.m. message said without providing details.

 

[Sundog]

MSN

FBI Director Kash Patel revealed new details about the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk, saying in an appearance on Fox News that the suspect's DNA was found on items near the murder scene and that the alleged shooter said in a text message and a hand-written note that he planned to "take out" the conservative activist.

Federal agents matched 22-year-old Tyler Robinson's DNA to a screwdriver found on a roof at Utah Valley University and a towel that was wrapped around the rifle police believe was used in the attack on Sept. 10, Patel said on "Fox & Friends."

 

[Sundog]

Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn

From the moment conservative icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans have fought over who’s to blame for his death

abcnews.go.com

“What they all share is a political ecosystem that’s very permissive about violence towards political rivals,” Arie Perlinger, a professor of security studies at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, said of recent perpetrators of political violence. “Because politicians are incentivized to use extreme rhetoric and extreme language, that leads to demonization of political rivals.”

 

[dmac55]

Roughly 10,000 RSVPs received for Charlie Kirk ASU vigil
https://www.azcentral.com/story/new...k-arizona-state-university-vigil/86165481007/

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Shortly before he was taken into custody Thursday, Tyler Robinson apparently confessed to friends online to having killed Charlie Kirk, according to screenshots of messages obtained by The Washington Post.

In one message, sent via the social platform Discord, Robinson appears to have plainly admitted his guilt.

“Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” the message reads. “It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this.”

Friends Of Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Say He Confessed Online

"It was me," Tyler Robinson reportedly wrote in a message on Discord.

www.yahoo.com