Tyler Robinson's father hailed as ‘national hero’ after Charlie Kirk shooting suspect caught

Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who assassinated Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. He is a 22-year-old Utah local.

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 19:28:07 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who assassinated Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, The New York Post reported on Friday, citing law enforcement sources. The report added that the 22-year-old Utah local was turned in by his father after the FBI posted a video of him escaping Utah Valley University, Orem, by jumping off a roof.

People pay their respects during a candlelight vigil for youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk (AFP)

Earlier in the day, President Donald Trump told ‘Fox & Friends’ that the suspect was apprehended. The 79-year-old, however, did not reveal his identity.

“With a high degree of certainty, we have him,” he said, further adding that a minister also involved with law enforcement turned the suspect. “Somebody that was very close to him said, ‘Hmm, that’s him'."

Tyler Robinson's father hailed as a ‘national hero’

Meanwhile, social media users praised Robinson's father for helping the FBI catch the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect.

“Praise to the father for his courage in turning in his demonic son,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Robinson's father is the real hero,” another one added.

Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally and the founder of Turning Point USA, was killed by a single shot while he was speaking at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead.

The FBI initially arrested two people from the scene, but released them later. Authorities also recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle, which is believed to be the weapon used in Kirk's assassination.

After launching a massive manhunt for the suspect, officials posted a video on Thursday, showing Robinson jumping off a roof after shooting Kirk.

“He wanted to help young people, and he didn’t deserve this,” Trump said Friday, referring to Charlie Kirk. “He was really a good person.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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