Utah Governor, Spencer Cox has confirmed that Tyler Robinson, 22, is the Prime suspect in the murder of conservative activist, Charlie Kirk.
Speaking at a FBI news conference, Cox said, “We got him,” revealing that a family member of Tyler Robinson reached out to a family friend, who then contacted a Sheriff with information that Robinson had confessed or implied he had committed the incident.
Earlier, Tyler Robinson was named suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Cox stated that the family member recalled a recent incident in which Robinson came to dinner before 10 September and mentioned Charlie Kirk was coming to Utah Valley University, and talked about why he “didn’t like him and the viewpoints he had.”
Cox disclosed that investigators interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who showed them messages between him and an account with the name “Tyler” on the messaging app Discord.
The messages from “Tyler” stated the need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point, leaving it in a bush, watching an area where the rifle was left and having left the weapon wrapped in a towel.
He noted that the messages also mentioned engraving bullets, a scope, and the rifle being “unique.”
Cox revealed that investigators found a bolt action rifle wrapped in a dark towel and the gun had a scope mount on top of it.
He said that there were inscriptions on bullet casings. There were also inscriptions on three unfired casings.
Additionally, the Utah Governor paid tribute to law enforcement, the FBI and the public for being so engaged and “helping us get to this point.”
He then thanked the family members of the suspect, Tyler Robinson, who “did the right thing” and brought him to law enforcement.”
“I especially want to thank the family of Charlie Kirk. I want us to be thinking of them as we bring justice to this case.”
Spencer Cox
FBI Director Kash Patel, also addressed the press conference, thanking Kirk’s parents, widow and children – all of whom will be involved in bringing Kirk to justice. Patel also expressed gratitude to President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
“I just want to express my gratitude for giving us the resources we need to operate in this space to bring this sort of justice at this sort of speed. In 33 hours, we have made historic progress for Charlie…
“The arrest is a testament to the dedication of good law enforcement being great.”
Kash Patel
Cox returned to the podium and stated that violence is tragic everywhere and explains Kirk’s killing is “much bigger than an attack on an individual.”
“It is an attack on all of us. It is an attack on the American experiment, it is an attack on our ideals. It cuts to the very foundation of who we are”
Spencer Cox
The Utah Governor also revealed that at the moment, there was no information that would lead to additional arrests, but the investigation is ongoing.
Robinson Currently In Utah County Jail
Moreover, Cox announced that Robinson is currently being held at Utah County jail stating that Robinson was delivered to custody with the help of his family and a friend.
He said that the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was not a student at Utah Valley University – where the shooting happened. Cox added that he does not have any information about whether Robinson had a history mental health illness.
Robinson had for a long time been living with his family in Washington county, in south west Utah, about three hours away from the university, the governor says.
Cox asserted that he anticipates charging documents to be filed early next week.
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