Police apprehended a 22-year-old individual in connection to the shooting incident involving Conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody following a thorough investigation by law enforcement agencies working diligently to track down the alleged perpetrator.
The arrest took place around 10 pm local time on Thursday night, as reported by the FBI. Former President Donald Trump revealed the development during a Fox News appearance, mentioning that someone closely associated with the suspect had assisted in turning him over to authorities.
Sources have disclosed that the detained individual confessed to his father about being the shooter. A significant manhunt had been underway, with a $100,000 reward offered for information leading to the suspect’s capture. Further details were provided in the latest FBI press conference.
Tyler Robinson, hailing from Utah, is currently held in custody. Utah Governor Spencer Cox highlighted that a family member of the suspect had noticed a shift in Robinson’s political views over recent years. The family member recalled an incident where Robinson expressed disdain for Kirk’s ideologies before the shooting took place.
Governor Cox commended the suspect’s family for taking the necessary steps to alert authorities about Robinson’s alleged involvement. The suspect’s father, Matt Robinson, reportedly has a long-standing career with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, while his mother, Amber Robinson, works as a caregiver.
The accused individual resides in a substantial six-bedroom property valued at $600,000 in Washington, Utah, located approximately 260 miles away from the shooting location. Investigators discovered bullet casings with distinctive engravings, including a fired casing inscribed with the phrase: “notices bulges OWO what’s this?”
Mr. Cox mentioned the recovery of three unfired casings during the investigation process, providing crucial evidence in the ongoing case.