Everything We Know About Charlie Kirk’s Southern Utah Killer

The shocking murder of Charlie Kirk happened right here in Utah on Wednesday afternoon. It has shaken the community of Southern Utah to its core. Never before has a story of this scale landed here in Southern Utah. The suspect, 22 year old Tyler Robinson grew up here in Washington County. People who knew him are stunned and in disbelief that this alleged killer is from our small community in Southern Utah.

The investigation is unfolding before our eyes. Here is what we know so far about Tyler Robinson's background, his politics, and the events that led to his arrest on Thursday night.

EDUCATION:

• Robinson was an exceptionally bright student. He scored 34 on the ACT, one of the HIGHEST scores possible.
• He was awarded a Presidential scholarship to attend Utah State University, totaling $32,000.
• Robinson only attended one semester at Utah State before leaving.
• At the time of his arrest, the 22 year old was in his third year at Dixie Technical College, training to become an electrician.

POLITICAL SIDE:

• According to his family members, Robinson had become increasingly political over the past few years.
• His friends noted that Robinson was seen as left-leaning, compared to his Republican family.

COMMUNITY:

• Robinson grew up in the Boy Scots of America, where his neighbors and classmates say he was engaged in his Southern Utah community.
• A former classmate described Robinson as bright, well-liked, and quiet.
• His neighbors described him as polite, and even noted that he supported a kids fundraiser, buying chocolate bars.

HIS ARREST:

• The FBI released images of the suspect, where Robinson's father recognized him. Robinson's father then confronted his son directly.
• Family members urged Robinson to turn himself in, and they even included a local youth pastor to help.
• Robinson allegedly said he would "rather commit suicide than confess."

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