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Tyler Robinson Arrested in Charlie Kirk Killing as Family Tip Aids Probe

A relative's tip guided the arrest following reports of a confession to his father.

Overview

  • Utah state and local police took the 22-year-old into custody Thursday night and are holding him without bail.
  • Two sources told CNN he admitted the shooting to his father, while President Donald Trump said someone close turned him in.
  • Gov. Spencer Cox said a family member reported Robinson had grown more political and called Kirk "full of hate and spreading hate."
  • Cox described a relative contacting a family friend who then reached a sheriff with information indicating Robinson had hinted at the attack.
  • Investigators are conducting forensic tests on a recovered high-powered rifle and other evidence as they review surveillance footage and probe motive.