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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was seething over campus appearance, wrote ‘Hey fascist! Catch!’ on bullet​

By
Anthony Blair and

Joe Marino
Published Sep. 12, 2025
Updated Sep. 12, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET
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Charlie Kirk’s assassin Tyler Robinson had become increasingly political in recent years and ranted just before killing him that the conservative activist was “full of hate,’’ officials said Friday.

Robinson, a 22-year-old former student at Utah Valley University, was seething about Kirk’s upcoming campus appearance during a dinner days before he fatally shot the close friend of President Trump, authorities said.

The suspect went on about how he “didn’t like [Kirk] and the viewpoints he had,’’ said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at a press briefing, explaining a family friend at the dinner had recalled the exchange for authorities.

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Tyler Robinson allegedly killed Charlie Kirk — and was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting.FBI
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Before being turned in by a family member, Robinson allegedly stated that he would rather kill himself than go into custody.amber.j.robinson.1/Facebook

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Robinson raged that “Kirk was full of hate and spreading hate,” Cox said, quoting the family pal — who acknowledged he was turned off by the level of vitriol being spewed by the suspect.

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Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson threatened to kill himself rather than surrender after dad confronted him: sources

The killer was turned in by his dad through a minister who was a family friend, officials said.


Robinson at first told his dad he’d rather kill himself than surrender, law-enforcement sources said.

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Pictures show Robinson and his family attending gun shows during his youth.amber.j.robinson.1/Facebook
Photo of Tyler Robinson, age 22, holding a rifle.12
Robinson would often spew vitriol towards Kirk, alleging the conservative pundit “was full of hate and spreading hate.”Facebook / Amber Jones Robinson
Three unfired casings found in the chamber of the rifle reportedly used by Robinson included left-wing slogans such as “Hey fascist! Catch!” engraved on the side along with an up arrow, a right arrow and three down arrows.

Another featured the words “Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao,” referencing a popular Italian anti-fascist song, Cox said.

A third casing, engraved “If you read this, you are gay LMAO [laugh my a– off]” was found in the chamber of the weapon, a Mauser model 98 bolt-action rifle with a scope mounted on it.


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The inscription on the fired casing read, “notices, bulges, OWO, what’s this?” Gov. Cox said.

Photos of him shared by his mother on social media seem to show a normal, happy family.

Photo of Tyler Robinson in his dorm room.12
According to a relative, Robinson had become increasingly political over the years.
Three people holding drinks in a stone hallway.12
Possible shooter Tyler Robinson (center) with his father Matt (right)
Photo of Tyler Robinson hugging a woman.12
Tyler with his mother, Amber Jones Robinson.Facebook / Amber Jones Robinson
Pictures show the parents and their three kids enjoying trips to gun shows, vacations at theme parks, and sporting events.

There is no indication of a prior criminal record, a search of state and national public records shows, as authorities continue to build up a picture of Robinson’s actions and words in the days leading up to the shooting.

Authorities interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who showed them many Discord messages from the suspect sent after the shooting, including ones telling him to retrieve a rifle and giving details about where it would be found, wrapped in a towel, in a wooded area close to the Utah Valley University campus.

Mugshot of Tyler Robinson.12
Authorities revealed the 22-year-old had confessed to the assassination and had been turned in by a relative.FBI
Press conference announcing the arrest of Charlie Kirk's killer.12
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (second from right) declared, “‘We got him,” during a presser with FBI Director Kash Patel (second from left).AFP via Getty Images
Other messages from Robinson said that he had changed his outfit in the wake of the shooting, Cox said.

Robinson was turned in after his father recognized him in photos released by the FBI on Thursday, law enforcement sources told The Post.


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The father called the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and confronted his son when he returned home, at which point Robinson admitted he was the gunman, the sources said.

Robinson’s father asked him to turn himself in, but his son replied that he would rather kill himself.

Surveillance footage of Charlie Kirk's murder.12
The alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, sprinting across a rooftop on UVU’s campus, just moments after firing the fatal shot.AP
The father then convinced his son to speak with their youth minister, who also serves as a task force officer with the US Marshals Service.

The minister called the FBI and agents later took Robinson into custody.

Bolt-action rifle in a box.12
Robinson reportedly used this rifle to fatally shoot Kirk at a campus event in Utah.Obtained by the NY Post
Charlie Kirk throwing hats to a crowd at a speaking event.12
Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025.via REUTERS
“We got him,” declared Gov. Cox as he opened Friday’s news conference, where he was joined by FBI Director Kash Patel, as they announced that the 33-hour manhunt finally came to a close Thursday night.

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Director Patel concluded his remarks with an emotional tribute to his friend, Kirk, saying, “See you in Valhalla.”
 
Man, I had a slight sliver of empathy left...especially after seeing the video. But these CACS and their "we are at war" bullshit just evaporated what little bit I got left...fuck him, his wife and anyone who is mourning this pos
Civil wars are intrastate gladiator games. Where is Cesar in the stands? Where is Brutus and the rest of them?
 
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US News
exclusive details

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was seething over campus appearance, wrote ‘Hey fascist! Catch!’ on bullet​

By
Anthony Blair and

Joe Marino
Published Sep. 12, 2025
Updated Sep. 12, 2025, 11:47 a.m. ET
216 Comments








Charlie Kirk’s assassin Tyler Robinson had become increasingly political in recent years and ranted just before killing him that the conservative activist was “full of hate,’’ officials said Friday.

Robinson, a 22-year-old former student at Utah Valley University, was seething about Kirk’s upcoming campus appearance during a dinner days before he fatally shot the close friend of President Trump, authorities said.

The suspect went on about how he “didn’t like [Kirk] and the viewpoints he had,’’ said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at a press briefing, explaining a family friend at the dinner had recalled the exchange for authorities.

Mugshot of Tyler Robinson.12
Tyler Robinson allegedly killed Charlie Kirk — and was “full of hate” in the days before the shooting.FBI
Teenager sitting next to a machine gun.12
Before being turned in by a family member, Robinson allegedly stated that he would rather kill himself than go into custody.amber.j.robinson.1/Facebook

00:06

04:19

Robinson raged that “Kirk was full of hate and spreading hate,” Cox said, quoting the family pal — who acknowledged he was turned off by the level of vitriol being spewed by the suspect.

Explore More​


Charlie Kirk shot live updates: Tyler Robinson acted alone, officials say


Charlie Kirk shooting coverage at MSNBC, fired analyst’s ‘insensitive’ remarks ripped by Comcast execs


Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson threatened to kill himself rather than surrender after dad confronted him: sources

The killer was turned in by his dad through a minister who was a family friend, officials said.


Robinson at first told his dad he’d rather kill himself than surrender, law-enforcement sources said.

Boy holding a bazooka with an adult supervising.12
Pictures show Robinson and his family attending gun shows during his youth.amber.j.robinson.1/Facebook
Photo of Tyler Robinson, age 22, holding a rifle.12
Robinson would often spew vitriol towards Kirk, alleging the conservative pundit “was full of hate and spreading hate.”Facebook / Amber Jones Robinson
Three unfired casings found in the chamber of the rifle reportedly used by Robinson included left-wing slogans such as “Hey fascist! Catch!” engraved on the side along with an up arrow, a right arrow and three down arrows.

Another featured the words “Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao,” referencing a popular Italian anti-fascist song, Cox said.

A third casing, engraved “If you read this, you are gay LMAO [laugh my a– off]” was found in the chamber of the weapon, a Mauser model 98 bolt-action rifle with a scope mounted on it.


Follow The Post’s live coverage of the Charlie Kirk shooting for the latest news and updates


The inscription on the fired casing read, “notices, bulges, OWO, what’s this?” Gov. Cox said.

Photos of him shared by his mother on social media seem to show a normal, happy family.

Photo of Tyler Robinson in his dorm room.12
According to a relative, Robinson had become increasingly political over the years.
Three people holding drinks in a stone hallway.12
Possible shooter Tyler Robinson (center) with his father Matt (right)
Photo of Tyler Robinson hugging a woman.12
Tyler with his mother, Amber Jones Robinson.Facebook / Amber Jones Robinson
Pictures show the parents and their three kids enjoying trips to gun shows, vacations at theme parks, and sporting events.

There is no indication of a prior criminal record, a search of state and national public records shows, as authorities continue to build up a picture of Robinson’s actions and words in the days leading up to the shooting.

Authorities interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who showed them many Discord messages from the suspect sent after the shooting, including ones telling him to retrieve a rifle and giving details about where it would be found, wrapped in a towel, in a wooded area close to the Utah Valley University campus.

Mugshot of Tyler Robinson.12
Authorities revealed the 22-year-old had confessed to the assassination and had been turned in by a relative.FBI
Press conference announcing the arrest of Charlie Kirk's killer.'s killer.12
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (second from right) declared, “‘We got him,” during a presser with FBI Director Kash Patel (second from left).AFP via Getty Images
Other messages from Robinson said that he had changed his outfit in the wake of the shooting, Cox said.

Robinson was turned in after his father recognized him in photos released by the FBI on Thursday, law enforcement sources told The Post.


Stay up to date on the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk​


The father called the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and confronted his son when he returned home, at which point Robinson admitted he was the gunman, the sources said.

Robinson’s father asked him to turn himself in, but his son replied that he would rather kill himself.

Surveillance footage of Charlie Kirk's murder.'s murder.12
The alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, sprinting across a rooftop on UVU’s campus, just moments after firing the fatal shot.AP
The father then convinced his son to speak with their youth minister, who also serves as a task force officer with the US Marshals Service.

The minister called the FBI and agents later took Robinson into custody.

Bolt-action rifle in a box.12
Robinson reportedly used this rifle to fatally shoot Kirk at a campus event in Utah.Obtained by the NY Post
Charlie Kirk throwing hats to a crowd at a speaking event.12
Kirk was killed on September 10, 2025.via REUTERS
“We got him,” declared Gov. Cox as he opened Friday’s news conference, where he was joined by FBI Director Kash Patel, as they announced that the 33-hour manhunt finally came to a close Thursday night.

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What do you think? Post a comment.
Director Patel concluded his remarks with an emotional tribute to his friend, Kirk, saying, “See you in Valhalla.”

If he makes it to court, maybe ill believe this if it comes out of his mouth. As far as im concerned, this is just a spin to blame the other side.

They are already starting the college changed him narrative.
 
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