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A source familiar with the investigation of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assault, Fox News Digital said the FBI is investigating leftist groups in Utah to see some had any connection to the alleged shooter.
Kirk was murdered during an event hosted by Tpusa on Seven. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was led to a local hospital in critical condition after the shooting, where he later died, officials said. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been named as a suspect in the murder.
The source told Fox News Digital that the FBI is investigating the leftist groups to see if they knew about the alleged shooters in advance or provided any help to him. The source did not elaborate on which groups are being investigated.
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Law enforcement tapes from an area after Charlie Kirk, CEO and founder of the conservative youth organization Turling Point USA, was shot at Utah Valley University on Wednesday 10 September 2025 in Orem, Utah. (Tess Crowley/The Deset News via AP)
Axios first reported the development.
Robinson’s father turned him into authorities after he recognized his son in surveillance videos that the FBI released, a law source previously told Fox News Digital.
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Charlie Kirk speaks on a Turning Point USA -believing summit conference on July 26, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The Government Spencer Cox, Rutah, said Sunday that Robinson is not cooperating with the authorities.
“He has not confessed to the authorities. He does not cooperate, but all people around him cooperate. And I think it is very important,” Cox said at ABC’s “this weekend.”
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Tyler Robinson, 22, is suspected of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk. (Utah Gov. Spencer Cox)
Authorities said Sunday that Robinson will be held under “Special Watch” pending the implementation of a mental health evaluation.
Until Robinson clears a mental health assessment, the authorities are keeping a “close eye” on him, Utah County Sheriff’s Department said in a tram.
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Maps show Orem, Utah, where the murder of Kirk took place, and St. George, Utah, where the suspect was taken into custody on September 12, 2025. (Fox News)
After Robinson is cleared, he will undergo the classification process used to determine where the detention is attached.
“He will continue to be monitored by mental, medical and custody through the duration of his stay,” continued status.