ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
As of Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, Tyler Robinson, 22, is currently being held at the Utah County Jail on state charges. According to investigators, Robinson is the suspected shooter in the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, 31. Kirk was shot and killed during his "The American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
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According to authorities, Robinson's father recognized photos of his son released by authorities as a person of interest. Investigators state Robinson's family expressed he became "more political "and was "full of hate" as he discussed his disinterest in Kirk ahead of his visit to Utah Valley Unive