Tyler Robinson and Charlie Kirk (Photos via X and Imagn Images)
More chilling and shocking details are quickly emerging about Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspected killer of Charlie Kirk.
After searching for two days, authorities finally captured Robinson and charged him with the murder of the prominent 31-year-old political activist. Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while hosting a debate at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon, the latest horrific tragedy in rising political violence across the United States.
Authorities initially announced on Wednesday evening that they had a suspect in custody, but they were later released. On Thursday, the FBI released surveillance images of Robinson and offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Following Robinson’s arrest, internet sleuths discovered that Robinson had a 4.0 GPA and scored a 34 on the ACT, placing him in the 99th percentile.
President Donald Trump announced they had the suspect in custody during his appearance on “FOX & Friends” earlier this morning.
Charlie Kirk Was One Of Donald Trump’s Most Powerful Resources & Allies During The 2024 Election
Kirk rose to prominence in the conservative political scene as a 19-year-old in 2012, when he co-founded the booming Turning Point USA nonprofit organization. Kirk used his platform and social media expertise to connect with young voters and further educate high school and post-secondary students on politics.
Charlie Kirk’s social media pages garnered millions of followers, and his YouTube channel exceeded 1 billion viewers. Experts cited Kirk’s influence as a significant factor in Trump’s success with the young voters in the 2024 election, a key victory that helped him defeat Kamala Harris.
Trump and Kirk had a close relationship, with the latter speaking at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Kirk stayed loyal to Trump and his agenda, pushing the president’s claims that the 2020 election was rigged for Joe Biden.
Charlie Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika, and two young children.