Who Is Tyler Robinson, Alleged Killer of Charlie Kirk?
Tyler Robinson allegedly shot Charlie Kirk due to political anger, with authorities noting a 33-hour manhunt before arrest and engraved bullets found, indicating a planned act.
- Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah man, allegedly shot conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at a Utah Valley University rally.
- Robinson was radicalized rapidly, had recently become more political, and reportedly spoke disparagingly of Kirk to family before confessing or implying his involvement.
- Video shows Robinson arrived on campus in a grey Dodge Challenger, wore a maroon shirt and light shorts, assembled a disassembled Mauser rifle on a roof, then fled, leaving the gun in the woods.
- Markings on unused bullet casings included slogans like "Hey, fascist!" and "Bella ciao," a WWII-era anti-fascist song, sparking debate about Robinson's politics and the shooting's planning.
- Robinson was arrested late September 11 after a 33-hour manhunt, with authorities uncertain if he acted alone and ongoing investigations into possible collaborators or planted evidence.
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