Tyler Robinson's Parents Facilitate Surrender in Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Tyler Robinson, 22, surrendered to law enforcement on September 11, 2025, after his parents identified him from surveillance images and facilitated his turn-in at the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Robinson is accused of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which occurred on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. The surrender followed a 33-hour manhunt and significant public attention.

Utah prosecutors released an affidavit confirming the parents' role in the apprehension. "Here is the affidavit from Utah prosecutors confirming Tyler Robinson’s parents identified him and worked to turn him in to law enforcement. They accompanied him to the sheriff’s office for his surrender," stated Jack Posobiec in a social media post. The legal document details that Robinson's mother recognized him from news photos and, along with his father, convinced him to surrender after he implied he was the shooter.

According to the probable cause statement, Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and a violent offense committed in the presence of a child. Prosecutors allege Robinson intentionally targeted Kirk due to his political expression, as indicated by a victim targeting enhancement on several charges. The shooting took place while Kirk was addressing a large crowd at a Turning Point USA event.

Evidence presented in the affidavit includes DNA consistent with Robinson found on the rifle used in the shooting, surveillance footage from UVU, and incriminating text messages exchanged between Robinson and his roommate. In these messages, Robinson allegedly confessed to the shooting, stating, "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out." He also instructed his roommate to delete messages and remain silent if questioned by police.

Robinson's parents reportedly confronted him after his father recognized the rifle used in the shooting as one gifted to his son. During their discussion, Robinson implied his involvement and expressed a desire to end his life, telling his parents he "couldn't go to jail." A family friend, a retired deputy sheriff, then helped persuade Robinson to turn himself in peacefully.