Tyler Robinson: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's alleged social media handles surface after manhunt

Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday.

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 18:57:41 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday, the New York Post reported, citing law enforcement sources. The report further added that the Utah local is 22 years old. Now, Robinson's alleged social media profiles have surfaced.

Tyler Robinson was identified as the suspect who shot Charlie Kirk (AFP)

Robinson was identified soon after President Donald Trump told ‘Fox and Friends’ that the suspect was caught.

“I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him. Somebody who was very close to him turned him in,” the president said, then revealing it was the suspect’s dad who relayed it through “a minister who was involved with law enforcement," Trump said.

“I hope he’s going to be found guilty and I hope he gets the death penalty. What he did — Charlie Kirk was the finest person and he didn’t deserve this.”

Tyler Robinson's alleged social media profiles surface

Meanwhile, social media users shared screenshots of what they claimed were Robinson's social media profiles. However, HT.com cannot verify the authenticity of these posts at the moment. Officials have not confirmed the details.

Charlie Kirk shooting

Kirk, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University in what authorities described as a deliberate attack. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the killing a 'political assassination'.

Police said Kirk was struck by a single round while addressing a crowd in a university courtyard on Wednesday evening. He was rushed to a hospital but later died.

Federal and state officials have circulated surveillance footage and images of a suspect but have not released a name or suggested a motive. More than 7,000 tips have already been submitted as the investigation continues.

Former President Donald Trump paid tribute to Kirk on Friday, saying, “He wanted to help young people, and he didn’t deserve this. He was really a good person.”

(With AP inputs)

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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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