Here is what is known about the shooter in the recent high-profile shooting cases:
- Charlie Kirk Shooting Shooter:
- The suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, a Utah native.
- He was arrested in St. George, Utah, after a manhunt based on video and images released by the FBI.
- Robinson was seen wearing clothing with an American flag print and Converse sneakers in surveillance footage.
- Authorities recovered a high-powered .30-06 bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon.
- The shooting was described as a "targeted attack" and authorities are pursuing the death penalty if convicted.
- FBI and Utah officials have collected physical evidence such as shoe prints and a palm print.
- Robinson reportedly indicated to a relative that he shot Kirk.
- A family member recognized Robinson from the surveillance images and helped in his capture.
- Officials have characterized the shooting as a "political assassination".
- 2025 Midtown Manhattan Shooting Shooter:
- The perpetrator was 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura from Utah, who committed a mass shooting killing 4 people including a police officer.
- Tamura wore body armor and used an AR-15-style rifle.
- He barricaded himself and then committed suicide.
- He was previously a security employee at a Las Vegas casino and had a concealed carry handgun permit.
- Authorities discovered his travel route from Las Vegas to New York City before the shooting.
- Tamura had a history of mental health holds but no significant criminal background.
- Colorado High School Shooting Shooter:
- The suspect was a 16-year-old student, Desmond Holly, who was radicalized by an extremist network.
- He wounded two classmates and then shot himself fatally.
- Officials believe he had a "mission" and are investigating the network that radicalized him.
Summary: For the Charlie Kirk shooting, Tyler Robinson is identified as the suspect, arrested, and linked by evidence and family admission. The Midtown Manhattan shooter was Shane Tamura, with a background in security and mental health. The Colorado high school shooter was a teenage student radicalized by extremists. If more details about any specific shooter or case are needed, please specify.
