According to a family member, Tyler Robinson had recently become deeply political and, during a dinner before the murder, specifically voiced his hatred of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Relatives also say investigators uncovered Discord messages from a user named “Tyler” describing where a rifle would be picked up, noting it was wrapped in a towel. Additional messages reportedly mentioned a scope and changing outfits.
Family members claim several unfired cartridges carried disturbing inscriptions, including one that read “Hate,” another stating “If you read this, you are gay, LAMO,” and a third with additional markings. Robinson’s family told authorities they recognized him in photos circulated by investigators and turned him in. He was found several hours south of the crime scene, near the Utah-Arizona-Nevada border. President Donald Trump has said the death penalty is under consideration, while Utah Governor Spencer Cox described one bullet casing as bearing a symbol often associated with extremist groups.
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Background of the Shooting
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative commentator, was killed on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk had just begun his signature “Prove Me Wrong” debate format when a single shot struck him in the neck.
Investigators say the shot was fired from a nearby rooftop with a high-powered bolt-action rifle. Surveillance footage released by the FBI showed a man in dark clothing fleeing the scene. Forensic investigators recovered the suspected weapon along with shoe prints and imprints on the rooftop.
Authorities later confirmed the suspect was 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. According to the Associated Press, someone close to Robinson recognized him from images shared by the FBI and alerted law enforcement, leading to his arrest. The Daily Mail reported that Robinson’s father, a longtime sheriff’s deputy, helped secure his son before police took him into custody.
The below post is from Robinson’s mom’s Facebook page
Ongoing Investigation
The FBI has described the shooting as a targeted political assassination. President Trump and Governor Cox have both condemned the killing, promising accountability and transparency. Questions remain about Robinson’s motive, the extent of his planning, and whether anyone else assisted him.
Authorities have not yet confirmed details about the alleged Discord messages or cartridge inscriptions. As the investigation continues, prosecutors will decide how to proceed in a case that has already shocked the nation and drawn widespread attention to online radicalization and political violence.
This is video of Robinson with the voice of his mother.
