Everything we know about the leftist charged with killing Charlie Kirk

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated publicly at Utah Valley University on September 10. After the FBI released footage of the suspect, his father recognized him and encouraged him to turn himself in. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, 22, did not do so, but did surrender to US Marshals after they were called.

Robinson has been charged in the first degree over that killing. While authorities work to uncover the official motivation of the crime, much has been revealed about the leftist suspect.

Authorities, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox, have indicated that Robinson was deep in "leftist ideology." The casing of the round that was used to assassinate Charlie Kirk featured a meme that is used in online social circles involving furries as well as transgender ideology. The engravings on the bullet casing, as well as messages aligning with Antifa that were scrawled on bullets shine more light about what the motive was for Tyler Robinson to allegedly murder the political commentator and Turning Point USA founder.
 

Antifa and furries were referenced on the bullet casings

"Bella Ciao" is and antifa-linked theme song

"Notices bulges OWO what's this" is linked to furry subculture https://t.co/R8yeY6NUHp pic.twitter.com/lN1Xo3SPM3

— Thomas Stevenson (@RealTStevenson) September 12, 2025