BREAKING: FBI, Utah Authorities Investigate Leftist Groups for Potential Ties to Charlie Kirk Assassination
OREM, UT – Federal and state law enforcement agencies have launched a multi-group investigation into several leftist organizations in Utah, probing whether they had advanced knowledge of the plot to assassinate conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to a report from Axios.
The investigation, led by the FBI and supported by Utah state agencies, is also examining if any of these groups provided material support to the alleged gunman, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, either before or after the shooting at Utah Valley University on September 10th.
The development follows a tip that at least one of the groups under scrutiny abruptly deactivated its social media presence shortly after the killing, an action authorities are interpreting as a potential attempt to destroy evidence or avoid detection.
Kirk, the founder of the student group Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a campus event. The incident triggered a 33-hour manhunt that ended with Robinson’s arrest on capital murder charges. Law enforcement officials have previously confirmed that Robinson held leftist political views, a fact corroborated by interviews with his family, friends, and transgender partner, who cooperated with the FBI.
The assassination has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, sparking massive solidarity rallies worldwide and a wave of new support for Kirk’s organization. Domestically, it has also led to a backlash, with public figures facing professional consequences for allegedly celebrating the killing.
The investigations into the Utah-based groups represent a significant escalation in the case, as authorities work to determine if the attack was orchestrated by a lone individual or facilitated by a broader network.
