UPDATED, Sat 9/13; Kirk Shooter Tyler Robinson Arrested; Family Told Investigators He Had Become ‘More Political’ in Recent Years

Debra Heine  

"Tyler Robinson, 22, who was not a student at the university, reportedly confessed to his father that he was the shooter." 

Campus girls, is he as hot as Luigi Mangione?

UPDATE 9/13/2025:  Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson Lived with his Transgender Partner – Partner is Cooperating with FBI

. . . "Per Fox News reporter Brooke Singman: Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson lived with his transgender partner, sources tell me.

The individual, who is a male transitioning to a female, is fully cooperating with the FBI.

Sources tell me the FBI had texts and other communications between Robinson and the individual that helped FBI authorities solidify that Robinson was indeed the shooter.

Tyler Robinson had become ‘more political’ in years before allegedly shooting Charlie Kirk dead, investigators say | The Independent

. . . "In 2021, Robinson reportedly received a “presidential scholarship” to Utah State University school and celebrated his future years before his arrest."

"A video posted to Facebook in March 2021 shows him reading a letter informing him of the $32,000 scholarship. According to the Mail, Robinson was enrolled as a student at Utah State University for one semester in 2021.

"Robinson is facing charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury and obstruction of justice, according to the probable cause affidavit.

"Authorities stated at a press conference Thursday night that the suspect would face the death penalty if convicted.

"During a press conference Friday morning, Utah governor Spencer Cox said a family member told investigators that Tyler had become “more political” in recent years.

" 'The family member referenced an incident in which Robinson came to dinner prior to September 10, and in the conversation with another family member Robinson mentioned that Charlie Kirk was coming to UVU. They talked about why they didn’t like him and the viewpoints that he had. The family member also said that Kirk was ‘full of hate and spreading hate.'”

"It wasn’t immediately clear which family member said Kirk was “full of hate,” the one being interviewed, or the one who was speaking with Tyler.

"Cox said investigators interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who showed them messages the suspect had posted on Discord about his rifle, including a comment saying that he “needed to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.” . . . More...

UnderCurrents:  They Murdered The Moderates (RIP Charlie Kirk).

"He used words and healthy debate. Unfortunately, in today's society, there is little room for tolerance and understanding of people who don't have the same point of view. I don't think he was aggressive, just robust. How many debating societies exist in our schools today. Perhaps something that should be revived in this very polarised society we live in."

Forbes: Tyler Robinson: What We Know About Suspected Killer Of Charlie Kirk  . . . "The assassin was turned in by his father.

“The killer then confessed to his father, who is a a 27-year veteran of the Washington County Sheriff's Department,” the Daily Mail reported. “His father then contacted authorities and secured his son before he could be taken into custody.”