Tyler Robinson Has Been Formally Charged in the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem. His suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson, a devoted leftist who engraved ‘Hey Fascist, catch’ on the ammunition, was apprehended two days later in St. George, some 250 miles from the scene of the crime. He is not cooperating with the police, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights.

The killing has been determined to be politically motivated, which we knew, but it's now official.

🚨NOW — The FBI believes Charlie Kirk was targeted for his political expression.

"The defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk based on Charlie Kirk’s political expression, & did so knowing children were present & would witness the homicide."

Charlie Kirk, a martyr. pic.twitter.com/zvGAXl1Oro
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 16, 2025

Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray held a presser today, where he slapped Robinson with a slew of charges. The death penalty will be sought.

🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING — Utah Country District Attorney, Jeff Gray, will file a Notice of Intent to seek the death penalty for 22 year old Tyler Robinson.

The defendant will continue to be held without bail. pic.twitter.com/iqNtpA9fZi
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🚨Time for Justice.

"The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy, he was engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights...the free exchange of our ideas in a search for truth...I'm charged with bringing justice to Charlie Kirk." - Jeff Gray. pic.twitter.com/Y2kZi0vsIH
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🚨BREAKING — Charlie Kirk's murder, Tyler Robinson, is charged with the following:

Count 1 - Aggravated murder, a capital offense.

Count 2 - Felony discharge of a firearm, causing serious bodily injury.

Aggravating factors of count 1 and 2, because defendant targeted Charlie… pic.twitter.com/Slll7G9Ae3
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Count 1 - Aggravated murder, a capital offense.
Count 2 - Felony discharge of a firearm, causing serious bodily injury.
Aggravating factors of count 1 and 2, because defendant targeted Charlie Kirk based on his political beliefs.
Count 3 - Obstruction of justice, for moving and concealing the rifle.
Count 4 - Obstruction of justice, for disposing of the clothing he wore.
Count 5 - Witness tampering, for telling roommate to delete incriminating texts.
Count 6 - Witness tampering, directed roommate to stay silent if police questioned him.
Count 7 - Commission of a violent homicide offense in front of children.

Gray added that Robinson was left-leaning and was dating his transgender roommate, Lance Twiggs. The roommate was interviewed and turned over texts received before the assassination. Robinson left a note detailing his intention to kill Charlie Kirk. He later confessed to being the perpetrator in a series of chilling texts.

Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray says that Charlie Kirk's killer "had started to lean more to the left, becoming more pro-gay and trans rights oriented" and was indeed dating his transgender roommate. pic.twitter.com/eLda6v8ilm
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 16, 2025

🚨WARNING - this is horrific to read.

Tyler Robinson allegedly admitted to his boyfriend of EVERYTHING he did, leading up to & following the murder of Charlie Kirk.

These are the texts: ⬇️

"I have a chance to take out Charlie Kirk, I'm going to take it."

"I'm still okay, my… pic.twitter.com/x0QklgDxzE
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“I had enough of his hatred. Some hatred can't be negotiated out,” Robinson said in a text. He told Twiggs that he spent a week planning the attack. The rest of the texts related to how he was frustrated that he couldn’t retrieve his rifle, and worried about leaving prints behind.

The "touching" messages in question: pic.twitter.com/yVafeI6PsS
— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) September 16, 2025

Gray reiterated the principles of the rule of law and that Robinson is innocent until proven guilty, despite reading the damning texts at the presser.

BREAKING: The mother of suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler James Robinson told investigators that over the last year or so Robinson had become "more pro-gay and trans-rights oriented," according to Utah County prosecutor Jeff Gray, which goes to motive since Kirk opposed trans
— Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) September 16, 2025