WASHINGTON, UT—On September 11, Washington County Sheriff’s Department took Tyler Robinson, 22, into custody for the September 10 killing of Christian conservative activist, Charlie Kirk who died approximately 30 minutes after taking the debate stage at Utah Valley University in front of a crowd of approximately 3,000, including his young family.
On September 12, President Trump appeared on Fox and Friends and was the first to tell the nation that the suspect was in custody. The President was intentionally vague at first to protect the Fox News Network and himself from legal ramifications of announcing the arrest too soon. He did not say his name or relay all the details. “They got him,” Trump stated.
Reports indicate that it was Robinson’s pastor that initially recognized the suspect. The Pastor reached out to Robinson’s father, former Washington County Sheriff, Mike Robinson who convinced his son to turn himself in. The elder Robinson was able to secure his son (handcuff him) before he was taken into custody.
Mike Robinson is a 44-year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, 27 of those years were spent as Sheriff. The suspect’s mother, Amber Robinson is employed by the state of Utah at Intermountain Support Coordination Services who ensure quality care for the disabled in the area.
According to reports, Tyler Robinson was at dinner with his parents recently. He mentioned that Charlie Kirk was to be a featured speaker at UVA where then would-be sniper had also attended. The younger Robinson spoke of his disdain for Kirk, and why he did not like him.
FBI Director, Kash Patel posted the following notification on his Facebook page.
“The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities of Utah for your partnership with@fbi. We will provide updates when able.”
President Trump, who has stated publicly that he thought of the late Charlie Kirk as another son issued the following message.
“I am pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.”
The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth spoke highly of Charlie Kirk.
“The life example and even death of Christ-follower and American Patriot Charlie Kirk give me hope…like those on 9/11, he will never be forgotten.”
