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<p>DNA evidence found at the scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting. Picture: Ross D Franklin/AP</p>

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DNA found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI says

Investigators also have used DNA evidence to link the suspect, Tyler Robinson, with a screwdriver recovered from the rooftop where the fatal shot was fired

<p>Bob Vylan performing at Glastonbury Festival. Picture: Yui Mok/PA</p>

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Bob Vylan gig cancelled after remarks about assassinated Trump ally Charlie Kirk

<p>A vehicle marked with messages written on its windows in tribute to Charlie Kirk. Picture: Lindsey Wasson/AP</p>

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Authorities seek to learn more about motivation behind Charlie Kirk shooting

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Charlie Kirk's allies warn Americans: Mourn him properly or else

Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah

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Accused sniper jailed in Charlie Kirk killing awaits formal charges in Utah

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Colin Sheridan: Reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing shows our selective compassion

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Gareth O'Callaghan: From Charlie Kirk’s death to Simon Harris’s threats, politics is crossing a deadly line

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and threats to Irish politicians show how unchecked hatred corrodes democracy and endangers lives

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

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Man, 22, arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing ‘saw Trump ally as person spreading hate’

Tyler James Robinson was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies, according to an affidavit filed in court

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say

Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say

Trump ally Charlie Kirk was killed by a single shot in what Utah’s governor described a political assassination

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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Marion McKeone: The void after Charlie Kirk’s death could unleash something even more dangerous

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has destabilised conservative politics, exposed America’s addiction to violence, and raised urgent questions about who inherits his power

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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Unrest over shooting of Charlie Kirk could have ramifications for Ireland, academic warns

Recent threats against Simon Harris illustrate changing landscape of politics here, says Dr Clodagh Harrington

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Utah governor confirms suspect named Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested over killing of Charlie Kirk

Utah governor confirms suspect named Tyler Robinson, 22, arrested over killing of Charlie Kirk

Kirk's killer had eluded federal agents for about 33 hours after Wednesday's shooting, in which a sniper fired a single gunshot that killed Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Charlie Kirk shooting: new video of suspect released by FBI amid urgent appeal for help from the public

Charlie Kirk shooting: new video of suspect released by FBI amid urgent appeal for help from the public

FBI reward of $100,000 and direct appeals for public support appear to signal law enforcement’s continued struggles to identify the killer of Trump ally

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

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Utah governor pleads for public’s help in finding person who shot Charlie Kirk

Investigators obtained clues, including a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the assassin fled

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

FBI shares photos of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk killing; rifle recovered from where suspect fled

FBI shares photos of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk killing; rifle recovered from where suspect fled

The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information 'leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible' for the killing of the rightwing activist and Trump ally

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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FBI recovers rifle used in Charlie Kirk killing but shooter still at large

FBI says ‘high-powered bolt action rifle’ found in wooded area, as well as footwear, a palm and forearm imprints; suspect ‘blended in’ and appears to be of ‘college age’

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Taoiseach and Tánaiste condemn Charlie Kirk killing and warn of rising political violence

Following the fatal shooting of US activist Charlie Kirk, Irish leaders warn of rising political violence and the dangers of online radicalisation

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Watch: Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah event

Eyewitness video captured confusion among the crowd at a Utah University event on Wednesday after US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions

Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions

What was meant to be a moment of silence in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday for the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk erupted in shouting and finger-pointing, an episode that provided a bitter illustration of a nation divided by ...

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Explainer: Fatal shooting of US activist Charlie Kirk in Utah

Charlie Kirk, the chief executive and co-founder of the conservative youth organisation Turning Point USA, has been shot dead at an event at a Utah college. Mr Kirk was a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of US president Donald Trump.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Charlie Kirk shooting: police search for suspect amid condemnation of ‘targeted’ killing

Shooting of conservative activist Kirk in Utah still an active investigation, say authorities, as Donald Trump vows to find everyone ‘who contributed to this atrocity’

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Who was Charlie Kirk, the influential rightwing activist and trusted ally of Trump?

Author, activist and host co-founded Turning Point USA and used huge social media reach to push rightwing causes

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at university event in Utah

Kirk was giving a presentation when shots were fired and "to the best of our knowledge he was hit and taken with his security team away from the premises"

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025