Tyler Robinson
The 22-year-old individual who murdered Charlie Kirk. His motives are described as ideologically incoherent, a form of 'salad bar extremism'.
First Mentioned
9/20/2025, 2:33:36 AM
Last Updated
9/20/2025, 2:38:34 AM
Research Retrieved
9/20/2025, 2:38:34 AM
Summary
Tyler Robinson is identified as the killer of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point and a prominent figure in the MAGA movement. Robinson is characterized as an example of a "COVID Generation" individual who has experienced online radicalization and developed an ideologically inconsistent worldview, a phenomenon the podcast hosts refer to as "Salad Bar Extremism." This act is seen as a symptom of a growing "Assassination Culture" and the increasing acceptance of political violence, which poses a threat to public discourse and free speech.
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Extracted Attributes
Family
Eldest of three sons
Mother
Amber Robinson
Hometown
Washington, Utah, United States
ACT Score
34 out of 36 (top 1%)
Education
Pine View High School, St. George, Utah (graduated 2021)
Date of Birth
2003-04-16
Criminal History
None prior to Charlie Kirk murder charges
Political Affiliation
Unaffiliated voter (inactive status)
Age at time of event (2025)
22 years
Ideological Profile (All-In Podcast)
COVID Generation, Online Radicalization, Salad Bar Extremism, ideologically incoherent worldview
Timeline
- Born. (Source: Web search results)
2003-04-16
- Wore a Trump-related Halloween costume. (Source: Web search results)
2017
- His mother, Amber Robinson, shared his ACT college aptitude test score of 34 out of 36. (Source: Web search results)
2020-08
- Graduated from Pine View High School in St. George, Utah. (Source: Web search results)
2021
- Shot Charlie Kirk in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University. (Source: Web search results)
2025-09-10
- Arrested 33 hours after the shooting in Washington, Utah. (Source: Web search results)
2025-09-12
- Murder charges, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering, were filed against him in Utah. (Source: Web search results)
2025-09-16
- Prosecutors in Utah announced they would seek the death penalty in his case. (Source: Web search results)
2025-09-16
Web Search Results
- Killing of Charlie Kirk - Wikipedia
Tyler James Robinson (born April 16, 2003) is an American man charged with the assassination of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson, a 22-year-old from Washington, Utah, was arrested 33 hours after Kirk was shot in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Robinson faces multiple felony counts, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. Prosecutors in Utah have announced they will seek the death penalty in the case. [...] 1. ^ Haworth, Jon; Forrester, Megan (September 16, 2025). "Tyler Robinson said he killed Charlie Kirk because he 'spreads too much hate': Officials". ABC News "ABC News (United States)"). Retrieved September 16, 2025. 2. ^ Allyn, Bobby (September 16, 2025). "Utah files murder charges against Tyler Robinson". NPR. Retrieved September 18, 2025. 3. ^ "Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler James Robinson makes first Utah court appearance". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2025. [...] | A request that this article title be changed to Tyler Robinson is under discussion. Please do not move this article until the discussion is closed. | | Tyler Robinson |
- What we know about Tyler Robinson, the young suspect in Charlie ...
+ Email + Facebook + X + LinkedIn + Threads + Reddit + WhatsApp 0:00 0:00 This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, grew up in a quiet, close-knit community in Washington, Utah, where most neighbors attended the same neighborhood church and know each other by their first name. [...] Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection | Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Subscribe or Log In Profile Sign Out Advertisement World & Nation # What we know about Tyler Robinson, the suspect who allegedly killed Charlie Kirk By Nathan Solis , Terry Castleman, Salvador Hernandez and Richard Winton Share via [...] Advertisement He had been regularly active in the church when he was a child, but she said he attended less as he grew older. He graduated from Pine View High School in St. George in 2021, and Schwiermann described him as bright and good with his schoolwork, which helped him earn a scholarship. His mother, Amber Robinson, wrote on her Facebook page in 2020 about her son’s college aptitude test score, and posted a video of Robinson reading a letter for a scholarship. Advertisement
- Who is Tyler Robinson? What we know about suspect in Kirk's slaying
# Who is Tyler Robinson? What we know about suspect in Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting Wren Smetana Michelle Cruz Sean Holstege Arizona Republic Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from southwestern Utah, is in custody as a suspect in the shooting death of Arizona-based conservative activist Charlie Kirk, state and federal authorities said Sept. 12. [...] Tyler Robinson, 22, attended school in St. George, Utah, and has no criminal history, according to state records. He was also a registered voter in Utah, though he did not affiliate with any political party. Social media posts shared by Robinson’s mother, Amber, portray a close-knit family, with Tyler as the eldest of three sons. The photos show the family enjoying vacations to the Grand Canyon and spending time together on outdoor adventures like fishing trips. [...] According to Amber Robinson's social media, Tyler wore a Trump-related Halloween costume in 2017. In August 2020, Amber Robinson shared what appeared to be the ACT college aptitude test scores of her son Tyler ― an impressive 34 out of 36, which places him in the top 1% of test takers based on national averages. That same year, Tyler Robinson graduated from Pine View High School in St. George, Utah, according to Amber Robinson's social media posts.
- Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder? - Reuters
Published Time: 2025-09-12T15:59:54.064Z Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder? | Reuters Skip to main content Report This Ad Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionals Learn more about Refinitiv - The suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting, Tyler Robinson, is a 22-year-old Utah native who authorities say had allegedly criticized the conservative influencer in a recent conversation and was living with his family at the time of the shooting. [...] He was a registered voter but was not affiliated with a political party, according to voter records. He is listed as an “inactive” voter, which indicates he did not cast a ballot in last year's presidential election, when Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris. Advertisement · Scroll to continue Robinson graduated in 2021 from Pine View High School in St. George, Utah. A video online of the commencement ceremony shows him carrying his diploma on stage as attendees cheer. [...] Advertisement · Scroll to continue "They talked about why they didn't like him and the viewpoints he had," Cox said. Robinson had also become more political in recent years, the family member told investigators, and authorities said he had engraved what appeared to be anti-fascist messages on bullet casings they found with the suspected murder weapon. Robinson, who was arrested for aggravated murder and other charges, has no criminal history, according to state records reviewed by Reuters.
- Tyler Robinson - Wikipedia
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East Robinson Street, Paden City, Wetzel County, West Virginia, 26159, United States
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