Charlie Kirk's suspected shooter is apprehended.

On Friday, authorities said they had arrested a man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and activist who was shot during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Over the weekend, state and federal officials released new information about the suspected shooter that points to several potential motivations behind the attack. Meanwhile, Kirk’s death has prompted a range of responses from both sides of the political spectrum, including debates over his legacy and the reactions to his assassination. 

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