The Fox News Rundown From Washington: Manhunt Ends, Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin Arrested
Sep 13, 2025
David Spunt, FOX News Justice Correspondent, discusses the recent arrest of Tyler Robinson, suspected of attempting to assassinate conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He shares details of how Robinson was apprehended and the ongoing investigation into threats against public figures. Martha MacCallum, Executive Editor and Anchor, reflects on Kirk's political influence among youth and the rising concern over political violence. Both highlight the urgent need for safe spaces for open debate and the implications of such violence on free expression.
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Assassination Threatens Campus Free Speech
- Political expression on campuses can be targeted with lethal violence, making public debate feel less safe.
- Governor Spencer Cox warned this attack threatens freedom of speech and could chill civic engagement.
Family Tip Ended The Manhunt
- A family member of Tyler Robinson contacted a friend who then alerted police, leading to the arrest.
- Authorities say that call ended the manhunt within hours of a late-night news conference.
Surveillance And Social Media Shaped The Search
- Investigators used surveillance video and social media traces to build a suspect profile quickly.
- Officials released images and a reward which preceded the family tip that led to the arrest.
