12/09/2025
Tyler Robinson (22), the suspected murderer of Charlie Kirk.
Robinson was arrested after confessing to his father, who then contacted authorities.
The FBI confirmed Robinson’s custody after a day-and-a-half manhunt.
Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted.
Highlights from this morning's presser:
Governor opens presser:
• Video yet unreleased shows him driving to the outskirts of UVU in a Dodge Charger in a maroon shirt and shorts before changing into his outfit seen in surveillance.
• Family members of Tyler Robinson turned him in after a friend showed Discord text messages to the family.
• Discord messages to a friend: Tyler needed to pick up a rifle in a bush that was wrapped in a towel, mention of the bullets being engraved, and that he had to change outfits (possibly to explain to his homies why he had patriotic clothing).
• Weapon: Ma**er 30-06 bolt-action rifle.
• Writings were on bullet casings: “Notices. Bulges. UWU“. ”Hey facist, catch. [Antifa Three-Arrow Icon]”. “Oh bella ciao. Bella ciao. Bella ciao.” “If you read this, you are gay lmao.”
• Authorities made contact with Tyler Robinson, and apprehended him late at night.
• They still believe Tyler Robinson acted alone, but case is still considered open.
• Robinson held at Utah County Jail.
• The official charging documents by the State will be filed within 3 days.
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Kash provides timeline (33 hours in total to apprehend Tyler Robinson):
• WED 12:23pm. Charlie shot.
• WED 12:40pm. FBI arrived in 16mins. Airplanes dispatched to transport FBI hostage rescue team (HRT), evidence transports to Quantico VA for analysis, and various other personnel.
• THUR 10:45am. $100,000 reward.
• THUR 8:00pm. New images of Tyler Robinson released.
• THUR 10:00pm. Suspect apprehended in Washington city in Washington County, Utah (3.5-4hr drive). This is where Tyler Robinson lives.
• Kash’s last statement before handing off microphone: “Rest now, brother. We have watch. I’ll see you in Valhalla.”
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Utah County Sheriff
• Thanks the public for their prayers. He attributes the public’s prayers as being the reason they were able to perform, and do the job.