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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Tyler Robinson had become ‘more political’ in years before allegedly shooting Charlie Kirk dead, investigators say

The 22-year-old man accused of killing Republican activist Charlie Kirk this past week had become “more political” in recent years, according to family members, investigators said on Friday morning.

Tyler Robinson, the Utah man identified as the shooter, was apprehended by authorities Thursday evening after more than a day of searching for him. Officials said they were informed Robinson “confessed” or at least implied he fatally shot Kirk to a family member.

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