(12 Sep 2025)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington, Utah – 12 September 2025
1. Various of the home where the Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, lives
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Melissa Tait, neighbor of Tyler Robinson:
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"Very quiet family. I know there were several cars that frequented there, that lived there. I’m under the impression maybe there’s a couple younger children. He may have a couple of younger brothers that lived there that his parents were active in the LDS community. I am very much in shock that this was so close to home. I would think that his family would be very hurt. I have a lot of sympathy for his family right now, his parents and his loved ones, that they have to really be hurting."
3. Various of police vehicles
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phoenix – 12 September 2025
4. Various of a memorial for Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA headquarters
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Damien Burnette, Scottsdale, Arizona resident:
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"I’m glad they got a suspect. Of course, he’s innocent until proven guilty. I’m understanding it was a family member that gave the big lead that turned him in. So thank you to that family member, took a lot of courage to do that. In this country, you should be able to express ideas. And if you disagree with them, that’s what discussion’s for and debate’s for. It’s really sad that this country’s come to a point where on one side of the political aisle, if you say something that is disagreed with, you get killed, instead of debate and discuss and try to bring you to their side."
6. Various of people standing by the memorial
STORYLINE:
A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
The arrest marked a major break in a case that shocked the country and raised fresh alarms about political violence in a deeply polarized United States.
Tyler Robinson, 22, had become “more political” in the run-up to the shooting and mentioned during a dinner with family that Kirk would be visiting Utah, Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference.
The governor cited as evidence engravings on bullet casings found in the rifle that authorities believe was used in the attack, as well as chat app messages attributed to the suspect that a roommate shared with law enforcement.
The governor credited Robinson’s family with helping turn him over to authorities.
Robinson is believed to have acted alone, and the investigation is ongoing, Cox said. He was arrested on suspicion of capital murder, weapons and obstruction offenses. He was expected to be formally charged Tuesday ahead of an initial court appearance.
Robinson’s address was still listed as his parent’s home, and he is registered as an unaffiliated voter, according to Utah state records. He does not appear to have a prior criminal record.
The family lives in a suburb of the city of St. George in southern Utah, about a 3.5-hour drive south of the Utah Valley University campus where Kirk was shot.
Family members of Robinson did not immediately return messages seeking comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
There was a heavy police presence outside of the Robinson family’s house on Friday as media arrived. Window coverings were drawn, and a pickup truck was parked in front of the home, blocking access to the driveway.
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