💥 Charlie Kirk Assassination Summary   Charlie Kirk, an American right-wing political activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at a debate on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025. Key Details of the Incident and Investigation: Location and Time: The shooting occurred around 12:23 p.m. MT during an outdoor event with approximately 3,000 attendees.   The Shot: Kirk was shot with a single bullet from a distance of about 142 to 175 yards away, believed to have been fired by a sniper on the roof of the Losee Center building.   Final Exchange: Moments before the shot, Kirk was engaging with a student about mass shootings in the United States, specifically addressing a question about transgender Americans being mass shooters.   Suspect and Surrender: The following day, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson surrendered himself to a local sheriff. He was later charged with aggravated murder and other counts, with prosecutors announcing they would seek the death penalty.     Evidence and Confession: Evidence gathered included trace evidence from the rooftop (such as palm prints and a shoe impression), the weapon found in a wooded area, and surveillance video showing the suspect's movements before and after the shooting. Court documents also detailed a confession to his roommate and a note he left behind stating, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."     Alleged Motive: According to text exchanges with his roommate, Robinson allegedly said he acted because he "had enough of his hatred" regarding Kirk. His mother told investigators that Robinson had become more politically left-leaning and pro-gay and trans-rights oriented in the year prior to the shooting. His roommate is a transgender person who is transitioning from male to female.   The assassination was widely condemned and prompted debates and commentary about political violence in the United States.