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AbcNews | Friday, September 12, 2025
Tyler Robinson named suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting, how he was caught
Authorities have taken into custody the person they suspect of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a Utah university campus event. Tyler Robinson, 22, was taken into custody in St. George, Utah, on Friday, authorities said and sources told ABC News. Robinson’s father recognized him as the person being sought by police after authorities distributed photographs. Here’s what we know about Robinson, how the shooting was carried out and how he was caught. – How Robinson was caught – President Donald Trump initially announced the arrest, stating on “Fox and Friends” on Friday morning, “I think, with high degree of certainty, we have him in custody.” Authorities confirmed the news during a press conference on Friday morning, with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stating in opening remarks, “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We got him.” Cox said that after Robinson’s father recognized his son in the distributed photographs, he told Robinson to turn himself in. Robinson initially said no but later changed his mind, officials said. The father then called a youth pastor, who is also a U.S. Marshals task force officer. The officer advised the father to have Robinson stay in place. This information was then conveyed to the FBI. Cox thanked Robinson’s family, “who did the right thing.” – Read more
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