Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson threatened to kill himself rather than surrender to authorities after his father confronted him about the sickening murder, according to law enforcement sources.
The father, Matt Robinson, recognized his 22-year-old son from photos of the suspected shooter that were released by authorities Thursday, leading the parent to confront his son when he returned home, sources said.
Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson threatened to kill himself rather than surrender to authorities after his father confronted him about his alleged connection to the assassination. AP
Tyler Robinson pictured with his father, Matt Robinson.
Robinson has been arrested on aggravated murder charges. ZUMAPRESS.comRobinson ‘fessed up to the horrific shooting at Utah Valley University when his dad asked if he pulled the trigger — but originally refused to turn himself in to law enforcement, according to sources.
Tyler Robinson allegedly killed Charlie Kirk — and was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting. amber.j.robinson/facebookHe told his father he’d rather kill himself, leading the parent to convince his son to speak with their youth minister, who also works with the US Marshals Service fugitive task force, sources said.
Robinson ‘fessed up to the horrific shooting at Utah Valley University when his dad asked if he pulled the trigger — but originally refused to turn himself in to law enforcement. Facebook / Amber Jones Robinson
Robinson told his father he’d rather kill himself, leading the parent to convince his son to speak with their youth minister, who also works with the US Marshals Service fugitive task force. Facebook / Amber Jones Robinson
Robinson had expressed his disdain for Kirk in the day leading up to the shooting, claiming the conservative, a married father of two, was “full of hate,” officials said. Facebook / Amber Jones RobinsonThe minister then called a deputy with the federal agency, and the FBI took Robinson into custody Thursday evening, sources said.
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Tyler Robinson pictured with his parents Amanda and Matt Robinson, along with his two younger brothers. Amber Robinson/ Facebook“I want to thank the family members of Tyler Robinson who did the right thing in this case and were able to bring him into law enforcement,” Cox said.
Robinson, a former student at Utah Valley, has been arrested on aggravated murder charges. It’s believed he acted alone.
During authorities’ hunt for Robinson, investigators spoke to his roommate and saw a trove of Discord messages from a contact named “Tyler” to him about the shooting.
Scene from the vigil for Charlie Kirk following shooting at UVU. AFP via Getty Images
Charlie Kirk was gunned down during a stop at the Utah Valley University for his American Comeback tour. REUTERSSome messages told the roommate about the need to retrieve a rifle and said where it could be found and in a wrapped towel, law enforcement said.
Another message stated that he changed his clothes, according to Cox.
Robinson had expressed his disdain for Kirk in the day leading up to the shooting with a relative also claiming the conservative, a married father of two, was “full of hate,” officials said.
