Charlie Kirk, Utah and Tyler Robinson
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Robinson is accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10
Tyler James Robinson is in custody for allegedly fatally shooting conservative icon Charlie Kirk during a UVU debate.
Governor Spencer Cox said the roommate of accused Charlie Kirk assassin was "a romantic partner, a male transitioning to female."
OREM, Utah, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The Utah trade school student jailed on suspicion of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk faces formal charges next week, according to the governor, from an act of violence widely seen as a foreboding inflection point in U.S. politics.
Suspect Tyler Robinson allegedly became radicalized through "dark internet" culture after dropping out of Utah State University, according to Utah officials.
A police presence is currently being seen at the Washington home of suspected Utah Valley University shooter Tyler Robinson early Friday.