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The investigation into the suspect accused of shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk continues, with Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox saying that those in custody are not cooperating.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of shooting him in the neck when it was opened to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on September 10th.
Cox said in ABC News’ September 14th edition of “This Week,” that Robinson had not supported FBI investigators, but that there were “people around him,” including the romantic partner he lived in.
Cox added that the claims details what authorities think they motivated Robinson, as well as forensic evidence linking him to the shooting.
Authorities linked Robinson to crime through online messaging, interviews with family and friends, and reviews of surveillance videos.
“There’s far more information on Tuesday when that document is brought to court,” he said.
Here’s what you know about Tyler Robinson:
Kirk shooting suspect family background
While no potential motivation has been officially announced, family and friends previously told USA Today that he is more political and angry.
USA Today previously reported that as of September 12th, Tyler Robinson’s mother’s Facebook page was filled with milestones and celebrations for her son’s achievements. This page appears to portray the close family where Tyler was the oldest of his three sons. This page appears to be private as of September 14th.
Xander Luke, one of Robinson’s high school classmates, previously told USA Today that he was “political and open about people’s rights.” The defendant’s shooter “did the view that both political aspects were not contributing to the country in a worse place and improving the world,” Luke said.
Robinson, who has no criminal history, attended high school in St. George, a neighbouring city.
He is registered to vote, but he lacks party affiliation. His parents are registered Republicans.
Tyler wore a Trump-related Halloween costume in 2017, according to Amber Robinson’s Facebook page.
In August 2020, Amber Robinson posted what appeared to be Tyler’s ACT College Aptitude Test Score, which, according to the recent average, puts him in the top 1% of Test Takers. He received a $32,000 scholarship from Utah State, she said.
“We must also understand that on my full ride scholarship at my alma mater that didn’t continue the term, a 4.0 child at Act 34 became a 4.0 child.
The suspect’s romantic partners are working together but suspected they haven’t cooperated in the investigation, Utah government says
Investigators were talking to Robinson’s romantic partner who lived with him, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said.
“The FBI has confirmed that the roommates are romantic partners and that men are transitioning to women,” he said on CNN’s September 14th “Nation.”
The governor expressed his caution when asked whether Robinson’s partners were linked to potential motivations.
“We’re trying to understand that. We know that everyone wants to know exactly why and point their fingers, and I fully understand that, and I will,” he said. “I just want to be careful because I haven’t read all of the interview transcripts.”
Cox added to the ABC that Robinson had not confessed to authorities and “is not cooperating.”
The inscription of a bullet found has double meaning
The FBI recovered what they believe to be a murder weapon, a powerful bolt-action rifle, and several traces on the roof caused the gunman to fire one deadly shot.
According to Cox, the fired casing read, “What is this?” The phrase refers to animated videos and internet memes tied to furry cultures. OWO refers to the emoji and says, “What is this?” USA Today previously reported.
According to Cox, there was an inscription “Oh Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao.” The lyrics refer to the national anthem of anti-fascist Italian resistance during World War II, but your memes reported that some far-right groups began to use songs as ironic jokes.
Luke, a high school classmate, said Robinson was deeply immersed in the culture of internet and memes, and that reported sculptures on shell casings were not surprising.
Contributors: Christopher Kang, Nick Penzenstadler, Aisha Baguch, Dina Voyles Palver, Josh Meyer, Will Carless, David DeMille, Michael Loria, Brandon Loomis – USA Today
