The assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk has captured the nation's attention ... with people staying tuned for every update throughout the tragic ordeal -- and we've put all the info together in this video timeline.

TMZ's been covering every moment of the tragedy, including Washington, D.C.'s reaction to the political violence, to the ups and downs of the manhunt, to announcing the capture of suspected shooter Tyler Robinson -- and that's just a taste of everything that has gone down.

For a step-by-step breakdown of the assassination and its aftermath, check out the video above ... and be sure to stay tuned for more developments to come.

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