Tyler Robinson: Five Things We Know About the Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect

The arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shocked the nation. Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. As the investigation unfolds, here are five key things we know about the suspect so far.

1. He Has Been Identified as the Main Suspect

Officials confirmed on Friday that Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, was taken into custody after a multi-day manhunt. U.S. President Donald Trump first revealed the news during an appearance on Fox & Friends.

2. His Parents Are Amber and Matt Robinson

Robinson’s mother, Amber Jones Robinson, once attended the University of Utah, the same school where the shooting took place. She and Tyler visited the campus in 2021, where she shared a Facebook post about enjoying “Aggie ice cream” with her son. His father, Matt Robinson, a registered Republican, reportedly helped contact authorities and played a role in his son’s surrender.

3. Family Members Helped Turn Him In

According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a family member of Robinson reached out to a family friend with information that Tyler had confessed. That information was then passed on to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, leading to his capture.

4. Surveillance Video Places Him at the Scene

Investigators say security footage showed Robinson arriving at Utah Valley University on the morning of the shooting in a grey Dodge Challenger at around 8:29 a.m. local time. This evidence has been central in confirming his presence at the crime scene.

5. He Had Become “More Political” in Recent Years

Governor Cox added that investigators interviewed a family member who revealed that Robinson had grown increasingly political in the last few years. Authorities are now looking into whether his political views played a role in the attack.

Ongoing Investigation

Robinson is currently in custody as law enforcement continues gathering evidence. The killing of Charlie Kirk, who was just 31 years old and leaves behind a wife and two young children, has left a lasting impact on his supporters across the country.