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Charlie Kirk murder suspect feared being shot by police at home and agreed to surrender if it was peaceful, sheriff says

Tyler Robinson, linked to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk by DNA and messages, feared police harm and surrendered peacefully after a 33-hour manhunt, prosecutors said.

  • Tyler Robinson, 22, surrendered to authorities after a manhunt and faces multiple charges including aggravated murder, according to Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby.
  • Sheriff Brooksby stated Robinson was fearful of police violence and requested a "peaceful, gentle" surrender, turning himself in with his parents.
  • Robinson is accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, as reported by prosecutors who revealed evidence linking him to the crime.
  • Robinson's mother noted that he had recently shifted his political views to the left, aligning more with gay and transgender rights.
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