What we know about Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

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00:00What have we learned about 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson,

00:04the man now accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk at an event on Wednesday?

00:12Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We got him.

00:15According to public records and various news outlets,

00:18Robinson is a Utah native who grew up with his parents and two brothers.

00:23He attended high school in Utah before attending Utah State University for a semester.

00:28He's currently a student at Dixie Technical College in Utah.

00:33Voter records show he had no declared political affiliation.

00:37His parents were registered Republicans.

00:39Authorities said a family member told them Robinson recently became more political.

00:45The family member referenced a recent incident in which Robinson came to dinner prior to September 10th.

00:51And in the conversation with another family member, Robinson mentioned Charlie Kirk was coming to UVU.

00:58They talked about why they didn't like him and the viewpoints that he had.

01:02Authorities did not release a motive, but they cited evidence of engravings on bullet casings.

01:09Inscriptions on the three unfired casings read,

01:21Despite some claims, Robinson is not a member of the Democratic Socialists of America or the Democratic Party.

01:51Official charges are expected to be filed next week.

01:56For Straight Arrow News, I'm Kara Rucker.

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