Tyler Robinson is the 22‑year‑old Utah man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10, 2025.

Quick facts about Tyler Robinson

  • He has been publicly identified by authorities as the suspected shooter in the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
  • He was 22 years old at the time of the incident and is from Washington, Utah.
  • After a roughly 30‑plus‑hour manhunt, he surrendered to law enforcement and was taken into custody without incident.
  • Prosecutors have charged him with aggravated murder and related offenses, and they have indicated they will seek the death penalty.
  • Court documents and reporting describe evidence including DNA allegedly linking him to the weapon and items found near the scene, as well as an alleged confession and text messages about targeting Kirk.

Legal status and caution

  • Robinson has been charged but has not yet entered a plea, and his case is still moving through the courts as of early 2026.
  • In legal terms he remains an accused/defendant, not someone formally convicted, so details about motive and responsibility are still being tested in court.

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