Charlie Kirk killed on campus; suspect charged with aggravated murder

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of the conservative group Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Sept. 10 while speaking outdoors at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, authorities said. After an intensive manhunt lasting more than 33 hours, law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson and prosecutors this week charged him with aggravated murder and related counts, officials said.

Investigators allege the fatal shot was fired from a nearby rooftop and that Robinson used a high-powered bolt-action rifle. Prosecutors told a judge that DNA consistent with Robinson was found on the rifle’s trigger and that he discarded the weapon and clothing after the shooting. Charging documents and interviews with family members and a roommate indicate Robinson left a note under a keyboard saying, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it," and exchanged messages that prosecutors say amounted to a confession. Authorities also recovered the rifle wrapped in a towel in wooded brush near campus and reported finding palm and shoe prints on the rooftop.

Officials have released surveillance video showing a person running across the roof from left to...