Tyler Robinson has been identified as the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Since the shooting of the late Turning Point USA founder elicited responses from both political sides, Americans are wondering if Robinson was a Democrat or a Republican voter. Multiple outlets have reported that he registered to vote in 2021.
During an interview on September 12, 2025, Donald Trump announced that Robinson’s father had turned him into the authorities.
“I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him — in custody,” Trump said, adding that “everyone did a great job we worked with the local police, the governor, everybody did a great job.”
The details surrounding Robinson’s alleged involvement Kirk’s death are still unclear. So, we’ve compiled everything we know about the suspect so far below, including his voter registration and political background.
Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
He was turned into authorities by his own father.
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Who Is Tyler Robinson?
Robinson is a 22-year-old resident from Utah. It’s unclear if Robinson was a college student, and other personal detail about his life have not been made public by the time of publication.
Is Tyler Robinson a Republican?
No, Robinson is not a Republican. His 2021 voter registration did not have a declared party, according to multiple outlets.
Is Tyler Robinson a Democrat?
No, Robinson is not a Democrat. Since he did not declare a party when he registered to vote, he is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. His voter registration has since been labeled “inactive,” per CNN.
Who Are Tyler Robinson’s Parents? About His Mother & Father
Robinson’s mother is Amber Jones Robinson, and his father is Matt Robinson, according to multiple outlets. Amber is a graduate of the University of Utah, and Matt is a decades-long veteran of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
Per New York Post, Robinson’s inner circle claimed that he was “full of hate” leading up to Kirk’s shooting. Robinson also reportedly confessed to his father that he was the gunman, though Robinson has not publicly spoken out. He is in police custody, Trump confirmed.
“And somebody that was very close to him said ‘hm, that’s him’ and essentially went to the father, went to a US Marshal,” Trump said in his Fox News interview, announcing that Robinson was the primary suspect in Kirk’s murder.
Where Does Tyler Robinson Live?
Robinson is a resident of Utah. According to CNN, he grew up in the St. George suburb of the state.