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What happened to the Charlie Kirk suspect?

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Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting, was arrested after his family recognized him from released images and encouraged him to turn himself in. He is being held without bail, undergoing evaluation, and faces charges including aggravated murder. Authorities recovered a rifle and bullet casings with anti-fascist messages. Robinson is not cooperating with investigators, and formal charges are expected soon.

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's family says he recently became more political

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  • Tyler Robinson, 22, is being held as the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk. 2s
  • Robinson's family says he had recently become more politically active. 19s
  • Robinson was arrested at his parents' home after a 33-hour manhunt. 1m 21s
  • The FBI collected evidence from Robinson's apartment in St. George, Utah. 2m 5s
  • A memorial for Charlie Kirk is planned at the Arizona Cardinals' stadium. 2m 46s
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's family says he recently became more political
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CBS News
4 hours ago
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's family says he recently became more political

Tyler Robinson is being held in a special housing unit, undergoing evaluation to determine if he's a risk to himself or others.

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect held without bail
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CBS America
15 hours ago
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect held without bail

Robinson's father recognized his son and urged him to turn himself in; Robinson is held without bail and had expressed political views critical of Kirk.

FBI searches childhood home of Charlie Kirk killing suspect
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CBS News
1 day ago
FBI searches childhood home of Charlie Kirk killing suspect

Tyler Robinson was turned in by his father after being confronted about the released photos; he is being held without bond and faces charges including aggravated murder.

Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson arrested after tip from family
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CBC News
1 day ago
Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson arrested after tip from family

22-year-old Tyler Robinson from southwestern Utah was arrested for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk after his family noticed changes in his behavior and informed police.

How the FBI caught Charlie Kirk's suspected killer
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CBC News
1 day ago
How the FBI caught Charlie Kirk's suspected killer

The FBI released enhanced images and video; Robinson's family recognized him and contacted authorities, leading to his surrender about 33 hours after the shooting.

What we know about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's arrest
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CBS America
1 day ago
What we know about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's arrest

Tyler Robinson was taken into custody after his father recognized him in photos released by law enforcement and contacted a family youth pastor, who then notified authorities.

Utah man suspected in Charlie Kirk murder taken into custody
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Reuters
1 day ago
Utah man suspected in Charlie Kirk murder taken into custody

Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed the arrest of Tyler Robinson, who was apprehended after a family member reported his confession to a family friend.

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