A 22-year-old Utah man has been arrested over the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was detained Thursday night following a 33-hour manhunt.
Authorities said he confessed to his father, who, along with a family pastor, persuaded him to surrender. U.S. Marshals later took him into custody.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed surveillance footage placed Robinson on campus hours before the shooting.
Police said the suspect had discussed retrieving a rifle on Discord, and the FBI later recovered a Mauser .30-06 bolt action rifle hidden in nearby woods.
Casings found with the weapon carried political engravings, including “hey fascist! CATCH!” and the Italian resistance phrase “Bella ciao.”
Kirk was killed during an outdoor student debate, sparking panic across campus. Prosecutors plan to file formal charges Tuesday, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm.
Robinson, a third-year electrical apprentice at Dixie Technical College, lived in St. George near Zion National Park.
Public records list him as a nonpartisan voter, though his parents are registered Republicans active in the local Mormon community.
Students expressed relief over the arrest, though many remain unsettled by the attack.
Utah Valley University remains closed as police continue their investigation.