Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become 'more political' and likely acted alone

ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, JESSE BEDAYN and

HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press

OREM, Utah — A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the killing of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

Tyler Robinson became “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and mentioned during a dinner with family that Kirk would be visiting Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference.

The governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as chat app messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.

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