22-Year-Old Apprehended in Assassination of Charlie Kirk

22-year-old Tyler Robinson, resident of Washington, Utah, was taken into custody late Thursday night in relation to the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He was apprehended within 36 hours of the incident, over 200 miles away from the crime scene at Utah University. Robinson was reported to have arrived at the university in a gray Dodge Challenger, changed clothes on the rooftop before the shooting, and then changed back to his original outfit as part of his planned escape. His family revealed his recent political inclinations and his dislike for Kirk’s political views. Authorities discovered messages about a drop point for a rifle, suggesting premeditation. Despite the intricately planned act, officials confirm Robinson worked alone. His family and a friend were instrumental in leading the FBI to his location. Robinson is currently in a Utah county jail, and authorities have announced plans to pursue the death penalty. The governor of Utah labeled this incident as a ‘watershed moment in American history’, questioning whether it marked the end of a dark chapter or the start of another.