Tyler James Robinson, a 22-year-old from Washington, Utah, has been identified and arrested as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
Here's what is known about him and the circumstances of his arrest:
 * Arrest and Charges: Robinson was taken into custody on the evening of Thursday, September 11, 2025, after a multi-day manhunt. He is being held at the Utah County Jail on suspicion of several charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice. Formal charges are expected to be filed early next week. Authorities believe he acted alone.
 * Motive and Background: According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a family member told investigators that Robinson had become "more political in recent years" and had expressed disdain for Kirk's political viewpoints during a family dinner. Robinson is a third-year student in an electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College and had briefly attended Utah State University in 2021. He had no prior criminal history.
 * Key Evidence: The arrest was facilitated by a combination of surveillance footage and digital evidence. A roommate of Robinson's showed investigators messages from the app Discord, where Robinson had allegedly discussed retrieving and concealing a rifle. A rifle and unfired casings were later recovered near the scene of the shooting. Some of the casings reportedly had inscriptions, including references to the anti-fascist movement.
 * Family's Role: A key breakthrough in the case came when a family member of Robinson's contacted a family friend, who then notified authorities. According to reports, Robinson's father recognized him from surveillance images and urged him to surrender. Robinson confessed to his father before being taken into custody.