Tyler Robinson is a 22-year-old man from Utah who has been identified as the suspect accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He was arrested after a nationwide search, with key involvement from his family in his identification and surrender. Robinson has no reported prior criminal history and was known to have become more political in recent years, expressing dislike for Kirk. He was a student briefly at Utah Valley University and later enrolled in an electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College in St. George, Utah. Robinson grew up in a close-knit community, attending the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with his family, which includes his parents and two younger brothers. His father played a crucial role in his apprehension by recognizing him from FBI-released photos and encouraging him to turn himself in. Robinson is facing charges related to the shooting, including aggravated murder.
Additionally, Tyler Robinson scored highly on the ACT test in high school (34/36), attended Pine View High School, and had some academic scholarships before moving into trade school. Social media posts indicate he had an interest in hunting and outdoor activities.
There is also an unrelated individual named Tyler Robinson who is an actor, born in 1992 in Los Angeles, and a baseball player by the same name, but these are different persons.
