Tyler Robinson (22) has been identified as the sole suspect in the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk. He is currently in custody at Spanish Fork County Jail, Utah, held on multiple preliminary charges:
- First-degree murder
- Illegal use of a firearm causing serious injury
- Obstruction of justice
Robinson reportedly confessed to a family member, who then alerted authorities and ensured he did not flee.
Investigation Details
- Authorities discovered a Mauser Model 98 repeating rifle with an optical scope, wrapped in a dark towel, in a wooded area near the University of Utah Valley.
- Shell casings recovered from the rifle had engraved messages, including:
- “notices, bulges, OWO, what’s this?”
- “Hey fascists! Catch!”
- “Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao.”
- “If you read this, you are gay LMAO.”
- Investigators also reviewed Discord messages indicating Robinson had customized the ammunition and weapon.
Official Statements
- Governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, confirmed Robinson is believed to have acted alone, but the investigation remains ongoing.
- Robinson was not a student at the University of Utah Valley, where Kirk was shot, and has lived with his family in Washington County, Utah.
- Governor Cox described the murder as a “pivotal moment in American history” and urged young politically active individuals to resist violence.
Context
- Governor Cox referenced Kirk’s own words about dialogue preventing violence and stressed the need to focus on the individual responsible for pulling the trigger.
- The investigation continues, and official charges are pending, with documents not yet publicly available.
