What is known about Tyler Robinson is that he is a 22-year-old from Utah who has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He was arrested on September 12 and is being held without bail. Robinson reportedly acted alone and was caught after a family member, believed to be his father, recognized him from surveillance images and urged him to surrender. Robinson initially resisted but later complied. Robinson does not have a prior criminal record and is registered to vote in Utah but without any declared political party affiliation. Family and officials note that he had recently become more politically active and expressed hostility toward Charlie Kirk before the shooting, describing Kirk as "full of hate and spreading hate." Investigators found anti-fascist messages engraved on unfired bullet casings associated with the rifle used in the shooting. Robinson was reported to have been raised in a conservative family environment but had become more politically aware and critical of Kirk in recent years. He had achieved notable academic performance in high school, earning a scholarship to Utah State University, though he withdrew after one semester. The case is still under investigation, with authorities gathering evidence around motivation and other details. Robinson communicated with a roommate about retrieving the rifle after the shooting and made efforts to evade capture. Summary of key points:
- Tyler Robinson, 22, Utah native, suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting
- Arrested September 12, 2025, after family recognized him from surveillance
- No prior criminal record, registered voter with no party affiliation
- Recently became politically active and hostile toward Kirk
- Anti-fascist inscriptions found on bullets from rifle used
- Raised in a conservative family but shifted political views
- Academic achiever, attended Utah State University briefly
- Ongoing investigation by law enforcement
