Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, after family members turned him in to police — follow live updates
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Yahoo News StaffUpdated Fri, September 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM UTC
The suspect arrested in connection with the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man from Utah, authorities said Friday.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Wednesday while he was speaking to around 3,000 people at an event at Utah Valley University. The manhunt that ensued took several twists and turns in the hours following the shooting. Two people were taken into custody on Wednesday, but both were later released.
Earlier Friday, President Trump announced during an appearance on Fox & Friends that a suspect was in custody. "I think with a high degree of certainty we have him," he said.
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Investigators and authorities on Thursday night pleaded for the public's help in finding the gunman. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that law enforcement had received more than 7,000 tips related to the shooting.
The FBI released new surveillance video Thursday night of the suspected shooter fleeing the scene. Six images of the same suspect had been shared earlier in the day. They described the gunman as a "college age" male who "blended in well" with students. The FBI offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person.
A high-powered bolt-action rifle was recovered from a wooded area near the university, authorities said. They believe this is the weapon that was used in the "targeted" shooting that left Kirk dead.
Kirk's body was transported to Arizona, where Kirk lived with his family, on Air Force Two on Thursday afternoon. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both said they plan to attend Kirk's funeral, which is expected to be held next weekend.
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Fri, September 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM EDTYahoo News Photo Staff
Authorities release mug shot of shooting suspect
Authorities on Friday released the mugshot of the man suspected of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, who they identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
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Fri, September 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM EDTKatie Mather
Investigators release details from suspect's alleged Discord messages
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that the suspected shooter's roommate told investigators that the alleged gunman had "made a joke on Discord," an instant messaging social platform that was originally created for video game players.
The roommate showed investigators the Discord conversation, Cox said, adding that one of the contacts involved was named "Tyler."
Cox said the Discord included "messages affiliated with the contact 'Tyler,' stating a need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point, leaving the rifle in a bush," and "messages related to a — to visually watching the area where a rifle was left and a message referring to having left the rifle wrapped up in a towel."
More messages from the contact named "Tyler" had "referred to engraving bullets and a mention of a scope and the rifle being unique," and said "he had changed outfits."
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... bad mormon, bad!
Instead of just reporting the facts, the Gov, or I guess Lt Governor of Utah proceeded to make his comments into an ode to Charlie Kirk.
Never miss an opportunity to grandstand
[✘] ”You never want a serious crisis to go to waste”
- Rahm Emanuel
he may be a bit sensitive, since it was an assassination carried out by a resident of the theocratic state of utah ...
And what would be the problem with that? What this Robinson person allegedly did was a terrible thing done to a man loved by millions.
... millions of racist christo-fascists. a man that promoted many unamerican ideals that were contrary to the constitution ...
karma strikes again.
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This reminds me a little of the guy who shouted "whats the frequency Kenneth" moments before attacking Dan Rather.
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In all fairness, maybe he is the black sheep in the family, but what you show here is definitely food for thought.
He seems to like guns. That's not a liberal trait or so the right tells us here on NT.
p.s. I like guns. You can have mine when they throw me in the oven
You have a good point. I guess we will see if the apple fell far from the tree.
I dont trust a word Kash Patel , Pam Bondi, or Trump will say about this though.
It’s the same tired story. In the rush to politicize every tragic incident, the hard questions remain unanswered. We have a mental health crisis and when combined with our inherent fascination for weaponry, the results are sadly predictable. Until the day comes when bold leaders are willing to tackle the myriad issues that promulgate the violence, we will be left with thoughts and prayers and partisan platitudes…knowing full well they are meaningless in any concerted, coordinated, constructive effort to minimize the suffering.
Charlie Kirk shooter getting in the mood in his younger days
I think Tyler may be the one in the striped shirt.
I know this is off topic, but I had to throw this in somewhere after I saw it
Pete Hegseth Says the Renamed ‘Department of War’ Stands for ‘Peace’ — WAR IS PEACE — The secretary of defense said “those who long for peace must prepare for war.” — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says the Department of Defense was given its new moniker—the “Department of War”—to signal “we want peace.”
OMG, John, that is so funny!
War is Peace? You know where that phrase came from
and no you're not off topic
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says the Department of Defense was given its new moniker—the “Department of War”—to signal “we want peace.”
Hmmm...all that sounds vaguely familiar. Remember this?
(And then it'll be 1984)