why was kirk killed

Charlie Kirk was killed by a gunshot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The shot was fired from the roof of a nearby building, hitting Kirk in the neck. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, who was later arrested, reportedly had an obsession with Kirk and admitted to assassinating him. Robinson was said to have radicalized over the internet, with motives linked to hatred that "cannot be negotiated with." Evidence showed Robinson was tracking Kirk's public appearances and was familiar with the campus. The weapon used was a high-powered bolt-action rifle, and inscribed bullet casings with political messages were found. The killing appears politically motivated with Robinson having grown hostile toward Kirk, a conservative activist, reportedly due to ideological reasons and hatred expressed shortly before the incident.