THE suspected assassin behind the killing of Charlie Kirk is facing the death penalty after Utah prosecutors charged him with several felonies on Tuesday.
Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, was hit with murder and obstruction offenses and allegedly confessed the murder to his roommate in messages before asking his roommate to delete them, officials said.
Utah County Attorney Jeffrey S. Gray spoke during a press conferenceReuters
Robinson’s roommate turned the messages over to investigators, who released the disturbing exchange that paints a dark portrait of the alleged killer immediately after Kirk’s death.
The suspected shooter, 22, was arrested on September 12 for the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk during a debate event hosted by his nonprofit Turning Point USA at Utah Valley University.
Police searched for the suspect for nearly two days before arresting Robinson for the crime.
The suspect’s DNA matched the DNA evidence found on the rifle/
He was charged with aggravated murder, which is a capital offense.
Robinson was also charged with felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and a charge of homicide in the presence of a child.
Gray announced that the state will be seeking the death penalty for Robinson’s alleged crimes.
SICK TEXTS REVEALED
Robinson allegedly confessed his guilt in a text exchange with his roommate, whom he started dating, according to his parents.
The attorney said the suspected shooter texted his roommate to look under his keyboard.
Police saw a photo of the note under the keyboard, which read, “I have an opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
“You’re joking, right?” Robinson’s roommate replied.
Gray said that the suspect answered: “I’m still okay, my love … shouldn’t be long until I can come home.”
Robinson allegedly told his roommate that he didn’t have a chance to get the rifle since the police shut down the area shortly after the shooting.
He said if he were to have gotten his rifle, then there would be no evidence against him, police reported.
Robinson allegedly used his grandfather’s distinct rifle to shoot Kirk.
Timeline of Charlie Kirk shooting
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10
Tuesday, September 9
8:29 am MDT – Shooter arrives on the Utah Valley University campus, as seen in surveillance videos.
Wednesday, September 10
11:52 am – The shooter, described as a college-age individual, arrives on campus before maneuvering onto a rooftop.
12:00 pm – Charlie Kirk is scheduled to host a debate in the UVU Fountain Courtyard.
12:10 pm – A shot is fired at Kirk from 200 yards away and hits him in the neck. The event is immediately evacuated and a man is taken into custody.
1:02 pm – President Donald Trump posts a call to pray for Kirk on Truth Social.
1:37 pm – UVU closes campus, cancels classes, and tells students to leave campus immediately.
1:50 pm – Officials confirm Kirk is in critical condition to the Associated Press.
2:40 pm – Trump confirms Kirk has died, hailing him “great, legendary” in a post on Truth Social.
4:21 pm FBI Director Kash Patel shares on X that the ‘subject for the horrific shooting’ is in custody.
4:30 pm – Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaking at a press conference, brands Kirk’s death a ‘political assassination. Cox adds there is a ‘person of interest’ in custody and a man arrested earlier has been released.
7:59 pm – Patel, the FBI director, confirmed a second subject taken into custody in connection with Kirk’s shooting was released after being interrogated by law enforcement.
Thursday, September 11
7:15 am – Officials hold a press conference where they announce they have “good video” of the suspect and they recovered the “high-action bolt rifle” in the nearby woods.
9:55 am – Visuals of the suspect are released as officials ask for the public’s help in identifying the individual in the photos.
10:44 am – FBI offers a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved in Kirk’s assassination.
10:00 pm – Tyler Robinson is arrested on Thursday night in St. George, Utah, after his dad turned him in. He’s booked into the Utah County Jail.
Friday, September 12
6:00 am – Trump announces a suspect was in custody during an appearance on Fox & Friends. “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him,” the president said.
7:30 am – A press conference is held with FBI and Utah government officials, including Cox and Patel, where the Utah governor confirmed, “We got him.” The suspect is identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah.
“I worry about prints … I might have to abandon [the rifle] and hope they don’t find prints … how the f will I explain losing it to my old man,” Gray said Robinson wrote to his roommate.
When the suspect’s roommate asked why he did it, Gray said Robinson replied: “I had had enough of his hatred; some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
After texting about the rifle and murder, Robinson allegedly told his roommate to delete the exchange.
The suspect stated that he would turn himself in willingly and instructed his roommate not to say anything and to get a lawyer, officials said.
FAMILY BECOMES SUSPICIOUS
Robinson was first identified as the suspect thanks to his parents.
Charlie Kirk’s rise to hero of the youth MAGA movement
CHARLIE Kirk transformed conservative youth activism from a marginal movement into a powerful force before his assassination on a college campus at 31.
Kirk was an American conservative political activist, author, and media personality who rose to prominence as the co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
He launched the organization in 2012 when he was just 18 years old, with the goal of promoting conservative principles to high school and college students and became a significant figure in American politics by building a massive grassroots network, framing himself as a “culture warrior.”
The rise of Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA’s mission was to counter what Kirk and his allies saw as liberal dominance on American college campuses.
It quickly grew to prominence through his use of provocative activism and viral social media campaigns.
They created watchlists of professors pushing leftist propaganda and organized events to debate students on controversial topics.
The strategy helped them gain a significant following and financial backing from wealthy conservative donors.
Kirk’s ability to connect with a new generation of conservatives was one of his most notable impacts.
He cultivated a style of political engagement that was heavily reliant on social media, podcasts, and confrontational public appearances.
His organization’s events, such as the annual Student Action Summit, drew thousands of young attendees and featured prominent conservative speakers, creating a new kind of political ecosystem for young people who felt alienated from traditional conservative groups.
A key ally of Donald Trump
Kirk also became a staunch supporter and ally of President Donald Trump.
He was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention and served as an aide to Donald Trump Jr. during the presidential campaign.
This relationship solidified his position within the Republican Party’s “MAGA” (Make America Great Again) wing, and his organization became an integral part of Trump’s political apparatus.
Through his popular podcast, “The Charlie Kirk Show,” and his frequent appearances on conservative media, Kirk was a powerful voice in the pro-Trump movement.
He often framed political issues as a “spiritual battle” between good and evil and championed a pugnacious, populist form of conservatism.
His influence was so significant that after Trump’s 2024 victory, Kirk was credited with helping to mobilize younger voters for the campaign.
Influence on culture and social issues
Beyond traditional politics, Kirk’s influence extended deeply into social and cultural issues.
He was a vocal opponent of “woke” ideology, particularly in education and media.
He promoted traditional values, often encouraging young women to prioritize becoming homemakers and mothers over professional careers.
Kirk also openly criticized programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
He was also a major proponent of Christian nationalism, arguing that there is no true separation of church and state in the United States.
The Turning Point Empire
Kirk’s activism led to the expansion of the Turning Point brand into a larger political and media empire.
He launched Turning Point Action, a political advocacy group focused on voter mobilization, and Turning Point Faith, aimed at engaging evangelical Christian communities in conservative politics.
These affiliated organizations allowed him to broaden his reach and influence beyond college campuses, into a more mainstream political force.
“Robinson’s mother expressed concern to her husband that the suspect shooter looked like Robinson,” Gray said during the press conference.
His mother told law enforcement that “over the last year or so, Robinson had become more political and had started to lean more to the left, becoming more pro gay and trans rights oriented,” Gray said.
She also mentioned that the suspect “began to date his roommate, a biological male who was transitioning genders.”
The suspect’s parents saw a video of the accused murder walking with a stiff leg as if a rifle may be hidden in his jeans.
Robinson’s dad then asked the suspect to send a picture of his rifle when he became suspicious, but Robinson did not send one.
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