Utah officials say suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, had become increasingly political in recent years.
➡️ At a recent family dinner, Robinson reportedly spoke about Charlie Kirk’s upcoming visit to Utah Valley University, saying Kirk was “full of hate and spreading hate.”
➡️ According to Gov. Spencer Cox, investigators discovered bizarre inscriptions on bullet casings tied to Robinson:
• Fired casing: “notices bulges OWO what’s this?”
• Unfired casing: “hey fascist! catch!” with arrows etched into it
• Unfired casing: “oh bella ciao bella ciao bella ciao ciao ciao” (lyrics from an anti-fascist song)
• Fired casing: “if you read this you are gay lmao”
Officials say Robinson openly admitted disliking Kirk’s viewpoints and saw him as a symbol of “hate.”
Investigation Underway After Charlie Kirk’s Sudden Passing
Tragic Event at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk, 31, founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), passed away during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU) on September 10, 2025. The incident sent shockwaves through the campus and across the nation. Tributes and messages of grief poured in immediately.
Chaos and Immediate Response
Witnesses described a moment of chaos during Kirk’s midday appearance. Security personnel reacted quickly, helping attendees to safety. UVU closed the campus for the day as officials began their investigation.
A university spokesperson confirmed that a suspect was initially detained but later released. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Federal authorities pledged to provide updates as new information emerges.
Eyewitness Accounts
Jeremy King, who was near the stage, recalled the confusion. “Many of us thought the disturbance was part of the event,” he said. The crowd quickly sought safety while Kirk’s security team acted promptly.
Tributes and National Mourning
TPUSA issued a heartfelt statement confirming Kirk’s passing, honoring his legacy, and noting he had “gone to his eternal reward.” President Donald Trump called it a “national tragedy” and ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff through September 14. Vice President JD Vance offered condolences, echoing Trump’s message of unity and mourning.
Context and National Reflection
Kirk’s passing occurred just two weeks after another tragic event at a Minneapolis church on August 27, 2025. That incident had deeply affected the local community and prompted national discussions about safety and support for affected families.
As the investigation continues, communities nationwide honor the memories of those lost, emphasizing compassion, resilience, and healing.
News outlets worldwide have been covering the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk since yesterday. Among them is US celebrity news outlet TMZ, which has been caught in the middle of hefty criticism after laughter and applause were heard in the background of their live stream covering the event.
Social media quickly turned their rage on TMZ, which has now forced the network to apologize and explain what really happened.
Like many other networks, TMZ chose to do a live stream of the coverage following the shooting of Charlie Kirk. A bullet struck the conservative activist in the neck while he spoke at an event at Utah Valley College in Orem, Utah. Hours later, President Donald Trump announced that the 31-year-old had tragically passed away.
As TMZ’s Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere announced the death of Charlie Kirk on the network’s live stream, laughter was heard in the background. Social media users were disgusted with what they heard.
“During today’s TMZ livestream, employees were heard cheering, clapping, and celebrating just 30 seconds before announcing Charlie Kirk’s death,’ one X user wrote, per the Daily Mail.
“They laughed and applauded the cold-blooded murder of a husband and father on a public broadcast, like it was some kind of sick joke, before handing it off to Harvey Levin.”
TMZ under heavy fire after laughter heard on live stream amid Charlie Kirk’s death
Another person, Conservative personality Laura Loomer, branded the incident “disgusting.”
“Shameful and disgusting behavior by TMZ. Shame on them. Charlie is a husband and a father. He was murdered in cold blood,” Loomer wrote on X.
It didn’t take long before TMZ responded. In a video published on their X account, TMZ Executive Producers Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere began by apologizing and explaining what had happened.
‘We were livestreaming all day during this tragedy,” Levin said. “When we were reporting the assassination of Charlie Kirk, there were some people in the back room, away from our news desk here, who were watching a car chase.”
Levin went on to explain that those heard laughing and clapping weren’t doing so because of Kirk being shot, but rather because of the car chase they were watching. He stated that the individuals wouldn’t still be working at TMZ if they they had been laughing at Kirk’s demise.
Latibeudiere continued: “We acknowledge that it was horrible timing. And for that, we are sorry. We assure you, [the laughter] was not about that.”
Forced to apologize
Later, TMZ released an entire article, apologizing for the incident.
“We want to address something that happened during our TMZ Livestream coverage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. As Harvey and Charles were reporting the developments in our newsroom, there were employees in another part of the building watching a car chase.”
The article further read: “The people watching that car chase began laughing and clapping in reaction to what they were seeing, but we want to make it clear … they were not cheering in response to the assassination.”
“Nevertheless … watching a car chase at that moment was tone deaf, and the sounds of laughter at that crucial moment were totally out of line,” it concluded. “We apologize to anyone who heard that as we were in the middle of covering such a tragic story.”
Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kash Patel speaks at a news conference, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox listen. (AP Photo/Lindsay Wasson)
The suspected killer in the assassination of leading conservative figure Charlie Kirk has been apprehended, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Utah law enforcement.
“We got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Friday.
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The brutal killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, 23, has shaken the nation, and now, the Trump administration is vowing swift justice, with President Donald Trump calling for the death penalty against her accused killer.
A Commuter Train Horror
On August 22, chilling surveillance footage captured Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, calmly sitting in a red hoodie on a Charlotte light rail train before suddenly unfolding a knife and stabbing Zarutska in the neck just minutes after she boarded.
The young refugee, who had fled Ukraine’s war in 2022 and worked at a local pizzeria, looked up at her attacker in terror, clutching her head as blood gushed down her uniform. Passengers appeared stunned into silence, with some walking away as Zarutska slumped to the floor. She died on the train surrounded by horrified commuters.
Source: X.com
“Animal” With 14 Arrests
Brown, a career criminal with 14 prior arrests, has a record stretching back to 2011, including armed robbery, burglary, larceny, and assault. He had also been arrested earlier this year for delusional 911 calls claiming the government was controlling his brain.
Despite repeated offenses and a schizophrenia diagnosis, Brown was repeatedly released back onto the streets. He is now charged with first-degree murder and a federal count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system, which Justice Department officials (as reported by The Sun) called a “terroristic act.”
U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson nearly broke down in tears as he announced the federal charges: “This brutal attack on an innocent woman simply trying to get to her destination is an attack on the American way of life. Iryna deserves justice, and we will bring justice to her and her family.”
Trump’s Fury
President Trump did not hold back in his response, unleashing a fiery message on Truth Social: “The animal who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine… should be given a ‘quick’ (there is no doubt!) trial, and only awarded the death penalty. There can be no other option!!!”
In a video message, Trump added: “She was slaughtered by a deranged monster who was roaming free after 14 prior arrests. We cannot allow a depraved criminal element of violent repeat offenders to continue spreading destruction and death throughout our country. We have to respond with force and strength — we have to be vicious, just like they are.”
He further blamed Democratic policies for keeping violent offenders on the streets, saying Zarutska’s blood was “on the hands of Democrats who refuse to put bad people in jail.”
“She Loved America”
Zarutska’s family, heartbroken, said she had come to the U.S. to escape war and find safety, only to be killed in the most horrific way. “Iryna came here to find peace and safety, and instead her life was stolen from her,” relatives told WSOC-TV.
Federal officials revealed her family declined to have her body returned to Ukraine. Instead, she will be buried in the country she had embraced. “She loved America,” Ferguson said.
A Fight Over Safety
The case has triggered a national debate over crime, mental health, and public transit safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has already threatened to cut millions in federal funding to Charlotte’s light rail system if officials cannot ensure passenger protection.
Meanwhile, Brown is committed to a psychiatric hospital for 60 days of evaluation, but if prosecutors succeed, he could ultimately face the death penalty, exactly as Trump and top federal officials have vowed.
For Iryna’s family, justice cannot come soon enough.
Encountering a centipede unexpectedly—scurrying across a bathroom
wall or emerging from a closet—often triggers fear or disgust.
Yet, beyond this knee-jerk reaction lies a deeper message.
What if the centipede, rather than being just an unwelcome guest, carried symbolic meaning and an invitation to self-reflection?
In many spiritual traditions, the centipede is seen as a symbol of transformation and progress.
Its countless legs in constant motion represent resilience and forward movement.
Spiritually, its presence may signal a period of personal change, the need to release outdated habits,
or a reminder to reorganize aspects of your life—emotionally or physically.
Think of it as a subtle prompt to sort not just your home, but also your inner world.
On a more practical level, a centipede sighting offers clues about your living environment.
These creatures thrive in dark, damp, and undisturbed areas, making their appearance a potential sign of excess humidity,
cleanliness lapses, or minor structural gaps in your home.
While unsettling, their presence can serve as a helpful reminder to improve home maintenance.
If you’d prefer to keep centipedes outside, natural and gentle measures can help.
Begin by sealing cracks, gaps, and faulty vents that offer easy access.
Reducing moisture through proper ventilation, leak repairs, or dehumidifiers is also crucial.
Maintaining a clutter-free, clean space greatly decreases their interest in your home.
You can also deter them with scents they dislike—essential oils like peppermint, lavender, or lemon. Placing cotton balls with a few drops in key areas not only repels centipedes but adds uplifting aromas to your home.
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a Q\&A session at Utah Valley University. The attack unfolded as he responded to a question on mass shootings, his final words cut short by a gunshot that struck him in the neck.
Witnesses described chaos as students screamed, ducked for cover, and scrambled for exits. Video captured Kirk collapsing mid-sentence beneath a tent reading “The American Comeback.” Blood pooled on the ground as security rushed forward, unable to prevent the tragedy.
Initial confusion followed when police detained an elderly man shouting about his rights, but authorities later confirmed he was not the shooter. Investigators believe the fatal shot came from the Losee Center building nearly 200 yards away, sparking an ongoing manhunt.
Attendees questioned the lack of security measures at the event, with some noting no bag checks or entry screening. Officials admitted that vulnerabilities existed and acknowledged the failure to prevent such a deliberate act.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox condemned the killing, vowing full accountability for those responsible. Former President Donald Trump paid tribute on Truth Social, calling Kirk “Great, and even Legendary,” while California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced the attack as “disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.”
Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two young children. Married in 2021, the couple had recently marked their fourth anniversary. Friends and colleagues remembered him as a passionate activist who built a national movement from his teenage years.
Law enforcement officials emphasized the gravity of the security breach, with UVU’s police chief expressing heartbreak over the incident. The university community, meanwhile, struggled to process the shocking violence.
The killing reignited debate over political violence and campus safety. For many, the tragedy underscored the fragility of public discourse in an increasingly divided America.
One person has died after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where a student shot two other students and himself. Authorities say one victim is in critical condition, while another had non-life-threatening injuries. The teenage shooter, a student at the school, sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
When my stepmum smashed my late mum’s treasured crystal set just weeks before my wedding, I thought my heart would never mend. She stood there with a smug grin, believing she’d finally wiped out Mum’s memory from my life. She had no clue what was coming.
I’m Liora, 25, and I lost my mum, Elspeth, when I was 16. The pain still cuts deep nine years on. She was all warmth and grace, my best friend, always smelling of lavender and fresh bread. She was my whole world.
She didn’t leave much behind when she passed, but her cherished crystal set meant everything to me. Those glasses held her spirit, her stories.
