Man, 22, arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing ‘saw Trump ally as person spreading hate’

Tyler James Robinson was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies, according to an affidavit filed in court

A memorial set up for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Picture: Lindsey Wasson/AP

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 - 20:47

Michael Biesecker and Jim Mustian, Associated Press

Family members of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become “more political” and saw the ally of US President Donald Trump as a person spreading hate, according to charging documents.

Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies, according to an affidavit filed in court and released Friday. A judge ordered that he be held without bail.