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Tyler Robinson Arrested and Charged in Charlie Kirk Killing After Confession, Police Say

Utah officials signal a capital case following investigators’ assessment of a lone, premeditated rooftop attack.

Overview

  • He surrendered in St. George roughly 33 hours after the shooting, reportedly persuaded by his father and a family pastor.
  • Authorities say Robinson confessed to a family friend and later to the FBI, and he now faces counts including aggravated homicide and firearms offenses.
  • Investigators recovered a Mauser rifle and ammunition etched with phrases such as “Bella Ciao” and “Hey fascist! Catch!”, details cited as evidence of planning.
  • Officials currently assess that he acted alone from a rooftop at long range, with no help from anyone on campus as digital and forensic reviews continue.
  • Governor Spencer Cox and President Donald Trump have urged the death penalty if he is convicted, while Erika Kirk vowed to carry on her husband’s work.