Authorities arrest suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at a news conference on Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson) (Lindsay Wasson | AP)Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials said Friday, bringing an end to a frantic manhunt for the gunman. Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson of Utah. “The family member also stated Kirk was full of hate and spreading hate.”Cox said investigators also spoke with Robinson’s roommate, who showed authorities messages from Robinson on the social media platform Discord. President Trump announced on Fox & Friends earlier Friday that authorities had a suspect in custody.