Nearly one year after Charlie Kirk’s murder, a judge ruled Tuesday night, September 1, that suspected killer Tyler Robinson should stand trial. Charlie, 31, was allegedly shot dead by 23-year-old Robinson on September 10, 2025, during an appearance at a campus event in Utah. The shooting happened around 12:20 pm local time during a student Q&A at UVU in Orem, per a statement from Utah Valley University (UVU).
Robinson has pleaded not guilty to all counts. Erika Kirk shared a statement on the behalf of the Kirk family after the judge’s ruling.
“Every step in this process carries the weight of all that Charlie’s murder has taken from his family, especially his children who will grow up without their father. We are grateful to all who have continued to pray for us, support us, and stand with us through a year of unimaginable grief.
“Today’s decision, which comes nearly a year since Charlie was taken from us, marks an important step in our family’s pursuit of justice for him,” the statement, shared on X , reads. “As the next phase of the judicial process begins, our family remains united in our love for Charlie, our commitment to the pursuit of justice, and our prayer for a transparent and timely process,” it added.
