(In US) Tyler Robinson Arrested for Charlie Kirk Murder After Father Identifies Him in Surveillance Footage

In the United States, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Washington, Utah, has been arrested for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 11, 2025. Robinson, a native of Utah, was taken into custody early on September 12, 2025, after his father recognized him in surveillance images released by authorities and alerted law enforcement.Public records reveal that Robinson grew up in a suburban family in Washington, Utah, where he was known as a "squeaky clean" and considerate individual. He earned a prestigious Resident Presidential Scholarship to Utah State University due to his strong high school academic record but dropped out after just one semester. 

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At the time of his arrest, he was a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College. Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice, and is being held without bail. The arrest followed a 33-hour manhunt, with family members and a roommate providing key tips, including Discord messages about the rifle used in the shooting. The incident has shocked his community and sparked national outrage over the targeted attack.