The suspect in the assassination of Conserative political activist Charlie Kirk, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Washington County, Utah, remains in custody with no updates on bail or court appearances beyond the expected charging date.
The investigation continues, with the FBI analyzing digital footprints, including potential online radicalization.
Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has vowed to continue Turning Point USA events in his honor, stating in a CBS News interview: "Rest now, brother. We have the watch."
On Friday evening, Erika Kirk, widow of assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, delivered her first public statement since her husband’s death, vowing to carry forward his political mission. Speaking online at 8:25 p.m., she stood beside the empty chair from Charlie’s studio, visibly emotional, pausing to steady her voice and wipe tears. She urged supporters to join a church and made a heartfelt pledge: “Charlie, I swear your legacy will live on. I’ll make Turning Point USA the greatest force this nation has ever seen.” Her address followed the arrest of the suspected shooter earlier that day."You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife."
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 13, 2025
Mrs. Erika Kirk delivered a powerful speech just two days after her husband Charlie's murder, sharing a message directly to his killer: "The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry." pic.twitter.com/XXsXZ63km2
President Trump, who first announced the arrest during a Fox & Friends interview on September 12, spoke with Kirk's family and has transported Kirk's casket to Arizona (his hometown) via Air Force Two, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance.
President Trump commented on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling it a “disgraceful” act. Trump said he had spoken with Kirk’s wife, Erika, who was “devastated.”
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 11, 2025
Kirk, known for his work reaching out to college students with open dialogue, was shot and… pic.twitter.com/8KXYtsMRE1
Public reactions on X (formerly Twitter) remain polarized: conservatives like Dinesh D'Souza have called for investigations into potential radicalizers (e.g., professors), while others express shock at the suspect's background as a white Mormon from a seemingly Republican-leaning family, leading to debates about premature blame on immigrants, Democrats, or the left.