Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Charged in the shooting death of political commentator Charlie Kirk |
Tyler Robinson (born April 16, 2003) (also reported as Tyler James Robinson) is an American man who was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of political commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and related counts; prosecutors have filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty. [1][2]
Background
Robinson's background has been reported in news coverage; include only facts that are supported by reliable sources (education, employment, age, hometown) with inline citations. For example, early reports identified him as a 22-year-old trade-school student. [3]
Shooting, arrest and charges
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Robinson was arrested in connection with the shooting and later charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and related counts. Prosecutors filed notice of intent to seek the death penalty. [4][5][6]
Legal proceedings
Robinson made his initial virtual court appearance on September 16, 2025, and was found indigent; a public defender was to be appointed. Further court dates and filings should be described using up-to-date court records and reliable news reports. [7]
Public reaction and aftermath
The shooting prompted national media coverage and political responses; a bipartisan resolution honoring Kirk was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. [8]
Related pages
References
- ↑ Brean, Kerry (2025-09-16). "Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty". CBS News.
- ↑ Forrester, Megan (2025-09-17). "Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's conditions for surrender had to be 'gentle': Sheriff". ABC News.
- ↑ PBS (2025-09-17). "Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing feared being shot by police before surrendering, sheriff says". PBS NewsHour.
- ↑ Brean, Kerry (2025-09-16). CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/charlie-kirk-shooting-tyler-robinson-charges-court-hearing-utah/.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Forrester, Megan (2025-09-17). ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/students-utah-valley-university-return-charlie-kirk/story?id=125663166.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Gray, Jeff (2025-09-19). "US House passes bipartisan resolution honoring Charlie Kirk". Reuters.
- ↑ Brean, Kerry (2025-09-16). CBS News https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/charlie-kirk-shooting-tyler-robinson-charges-court-hearing-utah/.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Reuters (2025-09-19). "US House passes bipartisan resolution honoring Charlie Kirk". Reuters.
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