This undated combination of images provided provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (Federal Bureau of Investigation via AP)2025-09-12T19:11:10Z WASHINGTON (AP) Family members of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become more political and saw the ally of President Donald Trump as a person spreading hate, according to charging documents.Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies, according to an affidavit filed in court and released Friday. A judge ordered that he be held without bail. Robinson is registered to vote but is not affiliated with a political party, according to Utah state records. He was also listed as inactive, meaning he had not voted in at least the last two general elections. This photo released by the Utah Governors Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. (Utah Governors Office via AP) This photo released by the Utah Governors Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. (Utah Governors Office via AP) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More State and federal court records do not show any prior criminal cases involving him.His listed address in charging documents is the six-bedroom home of his parents, who own a granite countertop business and are registered to vote as Republicans.It wasnt immediately clear Friday whether Robinson had a defense lawyer who could comment on his behalf. Messages seeking comment left Friday with family members including his parents received no response. Stay up to date with the latest U.S. news by signing up to our WhatsApp channel. Robinson has two younger brothers and his parents have been married for about 25 years, according to social media posts. The family lives in a suburb of St. George, a city in the southern part of the state about a 3 1/2 hour drive from the Utah Valley University campus where authorities say Robinson shot and killed Kirk. A photo Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, sits at a vigil in his memory, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) A photo Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, sits at a vigil in his memory, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More An honor roll student in high school who scored in the 99th percentile nationally on standardized tests, he was admitted to Utah State in 2021 on a prestigious academic scholarship, according to a video of him reading his acceptance letter posted to a family members social media account. He attended for only one semester, according to a university spokesperson. Robinson is currently enrolled as a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College in St. George. Social media posts by Robinsons mother reflect an active family with vacations to Disneyland, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Alaska. They frequently spent time outdoors boating, fishing, riding ATVs, zip-lining and target shooting. A 2017 post shows the family visiting a military facility and posing with assault rifles. A young Robinson is shown smiling as he grips the handles of a 50-caliber heavy machine gun.After graduating from high school in 2021, Robinsons mother praised her eldest son for his smarts and academic success on her social media page, and both his parents helped him move into his dorm at Utah State that fall. She didnt have any public Facebook posts after 2022.The break in the case came after a family member of Robinson reached out to a family friend with information that Robinson had confessed or implied involvement in the shooting, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters Friday, shortly after Robinson was taken into custody. Cox said it is believed that Robinson acted alone. Family members said Robinson had become more political in recent years, Cox said, describing a recent family dinner in which Robinson mentioned that Kirk planned to speak at UVU. They talked about why they didnt like him and the viewpoints that he had, Cox said, referring to Robinson and an unnamed family member. The family member also stated Kirk was full of hate and spreading hate.Authorities then interviewed a friend of Robinsons who showed them a series of messages on the social media platform Discord in which Robinson discussed obtaining a gun. Meagan Bradley kneels at a memorial is set up for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Meagan Bradley kneels at a memorial is set up for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More When authorities took him into custody, court records show, Robinson also was wearing clothing consistent with surveillance photographs of the person of interest. Cox said ammunition found at the scene had engravings that reference meme culture and referred to fascism. ___ Mustian reported from New York. Associated Press journalists Brian Slodysko and Collin Binkley in Washington, Jack Brook in New Orleans, and Ali Swenson and Randy Herschaft in New York also contributed. MICHAEL BIESECKER Biesecker is a global investigative reporter for The Associated Press, based in Washington. He reports on a wide range of topics, including human conflict, climate change and political corruption. twitter instagram mailto JIM MUSTIAN Mustian is an Associated Press investigative reporter for breaking news. twitter mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site