Charlie Kirk was a prominent American right-wing conservative political activist, author, and media personality, best known for co-founding Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2012, an influential conservative student organization aimed at promoting conservative values on college campuses. He was a close ally of former President Donald Trump and a leading voice in the MAGA movement. Kirk was known for his strong stances against gun control, abortion, and LGBTQ rights, as well as for spreading Christian nationalist and far-right viewpoints. He also engaged in controversial campaigns against certain educators through initiatives like the Professor Watchlist. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA public debate event on the Utah Valley University campus. The shooting was widely condemned as a political assassination. The suspect in the shooting is Tyler James Robinson, a 22-year-old from Washington, Utah. Robinson was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm resulting in serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice. Authorities noted that Robinson had become more politically active recently and viewed Kirk as a figure spreading hate. Robinson was taken into custody following a manhunt and after his father recognized him from released photos and persuaded him to surrender. The rifle used in the shooting was identified as an older imported Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt action rifle. Messages from Robinson indicated premeditation, including plans to retrieve the rifle from a drop point and conceal it afterward. The incident has sparked extensive public and political reaction, highlighting concerns about political violence in the United States. This summary captures what is currently known about Charlie Kirk, the shooting event, and the suspect Tyler Robinson as of September 2025.