**Tyler James Robinson** is a 22-year-old former student from Washington, Utah, identified as the suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.[1][2] Kirk was fatally shot in the neck from approximately 142 yards away during a debate event attended by around 3,000 people; Robinson, positioned on a nearby rooftop, surrendered to authorities the following day after a 33-hour manhunt.[1] Raised in a close-knit family in St. George, Utah, Robinson grew up with parents Matt (a granite countertop worker) and Amber (a licensed social worker), along with two brothers; the family enjoyed camping and hunting outings, and both parents held hunting licenses.[2] Described by neighbors and school staff as quiet, hardworking, bright, and well-liked, he attended Riverside Elementary and graduated from Pine View High School in 2021, earning a scholarship based on strong academic performance, including a high college aptitude test score.[2] He briefly studied engineering at Utah State University for one semester before enrolling in Dixie Technical College's electrical apprenticeship program, where he was in his third year at the time of his arrest.[1][2][3] Registered as nonpartisan in Utah—unlike his Republican-registered parents—Robinson had no prior criminal record.[2] Prosecutors charged him on September 16, 2025, with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, victim targeting enhancements, and violence in the presence of a child, alleging a politically motivated attack on Kirk for his expression; they are seeking the death penalty.[1] Local officials noted irrational behavior and possible suicidal ideation during the manhunt; he surrendered peacefully after family and a retired detective intervened.[1][2] As of early 2026, the case remains ongoing, marking Robinson's primary public notoriety.[1]