The man suspected of attacking conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, according to two sources familiar with the investigation. The Associated Press reported. 17:05

We caught him.

The Utah governor began his remarks by saying: We got him!

17:04

The press conference begins.

American authorities are making announcements about Kirk's murder.

17:01

Authorities earlier released video of the suspect

Authorities released video footage this morning showing the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

16:55

Man arrested in Utah for questioning in Charlie Kirk murder

The man being questioned in the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk was arrested in St. George, Utah, near Zion National Park, about 250 miles southwest of the campus where Kirk was killed.

The information was provided by an official from the authorities, who requested anonymity due to the ongoing investigation.

16:55

FBI press conference delayed

The press conference scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Utah time has been delayed. According to the New York Times' Nicholas Bogle-Barrows, a spokesman for the authorities said a few minutes ago that a five-minute warning would be given once officials were almost ready.

The interview is expected to feature FBI leaders and local police officials.

16:51

Trump: Suspect's father helped in arrest

Trump said the suspect's father played a key role in handing him over to authorities for the deadly attack on Charlie Kirk.

Speaking on Fox & Friends, Trump said that someone very close to him said,"This is it," and he went to his father. Then he went to a sheriff, who is excellent. This person was involved in law enforcement, but he was also a man of faith, a priest. And the father convinced his son. He said,"This is it."

Authorities confirmed that the suspect's father was involved in the process that led to his arrest.

16:50

Trump: I hope he gets the death penalty

President Trump told Fox & Friends that he hopes the perpetrator of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk gets the death penalty. I hope he's found guilty, I imagine he will. And I hope he gets the death penalty.

What he did... Charlie Kirk was the best man. He didn't deserve what happened to him. He worked so hard and so well. Everyone appreciated him.

16:47

FBI press conference delayed

The FBI press conference on the deadly attack has already been delayed by more than half an hour. Authorities are expected to make their first official statements on the case.

16:46

All eyes on the FBI press conference

Attention is focused on Utah, where the FBI and local authorities are expected to hold a press conference. Anxiety is high after Trump announced that a suspect in the Kirk murder is in custody.

Statements from federal and local authorities are awaited with particular interest.

16:45

Suspect in Kirk murder identified

The man being held for the armed attack on conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been named as Tyler Robinson, 22, according to two sources familiar with the investigation, Reuters reported.

No further details have been released about the suspect's motive or background.

16:38

Trump's announcement

This was preceded by a statement from Donald Trump, who, speaking on the Fox & Friends show, D. Trump said that he was informed of the arrest five minutes before entering the studio - he revealed that someone very close to the suspect was the one who handed him over to the authorities.

He then said that it was the suspect's father. The father convinced his son, Trump noted, explaining that he took the initiative to hand his son over to the authorities. They got in the car, went to police headquarters and now he is there, he said, emphasizing that he is speaking based on what he has heard.