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What We Know About Tyler Robinson, the Man Accused in Charlie Kirk's Killing
Authorities have identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot Wednesday while speaking at a Turning Point USA...
Natassja Leyba Sep 12, 2025 Photo Credit FBI
Tyler Robinson, suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Suspect Identified in Charlie Kirk's Killing: Timeline and Investigation
Authorities have identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was shot Wednesday, Sept. 10, while speaking at a Turnin...
Natassja Leyba Sep 12, 2025 Photo Credit FBI

UPDATE - Trump says 'with a high degree of certainty' that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught and ID
The Associated Press OREM, Utah - The suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination has been captured, President Donald Trump said Friday in an announcement representing a significant breakthrough in the ...
Natassja Leyba Sep 12, 2025 Photo Credit FBI

Trump says 'with a high degree of certainty' that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught
The Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been captured. "With a high degree of certainty, we have him," Trump announced in a live interv...
Natassja Leyba Sep 12, 2025

State Fair auto thieves foiled
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- APD's Auto Theft Unit arrested four of Albuquerque's most prolific car theft suspects during its State Fair enforcement push. Desiree Pacheco, Estevan Tapia, Mark Lujan, and ...
Mike Gaba Sep 11, 2025

Mohs surgery clinic is expanded
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) -- The UNM Hospital Dermatology Clinic is one of the only clinics in New Mexico offering phototherapy for patients with psoriasis and other chronic inflammatory skin conditions,...
Mike Gaba Sep 11, 2025

Bernalillo County Launches Safety Project for Coors Boulevard Corridor
Albuquerque, NM - Bernalillo County is taking steps to improve safety along a high-risk stretch of roadway in the South Valley. Officials have announced the Coors Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Project, ...
Natassja Leyba Sep 11, 2025

Human Remains Discovered Near U.S. Highway 70 in Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM - A police investigation is underway after human remains were discovered Wednesday morning near the 1400 block of U.S. Highway 70 in Alamogordo. Officers from the Alamogordo Police Depa...
Natassja Leyba Sep 11, 2025

New Mexico United Dominates Detroit City FC with 4-0 Home Victory
Albuquerque, NM - New Mexico United fans were given a standout performance Wednesday night at Isotopes Park, as the home team cruised to a 4-0 win over Detroit City FC. The victory marked United's fir...
Natassja Leyba Sep 11, 2025

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University Event
Albuquerque, NM - Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday during a live event at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old was spe...
Natassja Leyba Sep 11, 2025