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Utah Arrests 22-Year-Old Tyler Robinson in Killing of Charlie Kirk

A family report ultimately pointed to Robinson after a tip-driven, evidence-led manhunt narrowed the search.

Overview

  • Gov. Spencer Cox identified Robinson, 22, who was arrested late Thursday in Washington County and booked into the Utah County Jail on aggravated murder and related charges.
  • Authorities say a family member contacted a family friend who alerted law enforcement after Robinson confessed or implied involvement, leading to his capture in St. George.
  • Investigators are examining a recovered .30-caliber bolt-action rifle, engraved shell casings, rooftop trace impressions, and Discord messages about retrieving and stashing a rifle.
  • Surveillance linked a gray Dodge Challenger to the campus hours before the shooting, and officials said Robinson was found wearing clothing consistent with the images.
  • Officials said they believe he acted alone, are running thousands of public tips, and plan to seek the death penalty as the case moves toward formal prosecution.