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Suspect Joked About Resembling Kirk Assassin
Liberty Check
Tyler Robinson, 22, was identified as the prime suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. In the hours before his arrest, Robinson mocked his likeness to the surveillance photos circulating online.
He joked with friends on Discord that his “doppelganger” might “get me in trouble,” after being tagged alongside FBI images of the gunman. Friends teased him, with one writing, “Tyler killed Charlie!!!!” as captured in chat records.
Exclusive: A day after Charlie Kirk was killed, the man now accused of the assassination joked to friends that his “doppelganger” was trying to “get me in trouble.”
They thought it was funny Tyler Robinson looked like the suspect — until he was arrested. https://t.co/hazlgJsJgU
— Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs (@NickAtNews) September 14, 2025
- Robinson openly joked about the FBI’s reward for his arrest and referenced prior arrests in unrelated cases.
- He followed media reporting about the shooting with a group of about 20 online acquaintances, sometimes joking about evidence details.
- Police allege Robinson fired from a rooftop over 400 feet away, later confessing to family who urged him to turn himself in.
This incident highlights the dangers of online bravado and the speed of digital misinformation, as jokes about guilt quickly collided with grim reality. Stay informed, demand transparency, and hold authorities accountable for upholding constitutional protections — not just headlines.
Our freedoms depend on staying vigilant.
