Charlie Kirk Assassin Once Bragged About Long-Range Shooting Skills in Utah

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, once boasted about his long-range shooting skills to coworkers while working as a first-year electrician in St. George, Utah. Multiple former colleagues described Robinson as quiet and emotionally reserved, only showing enthusiasm when discussing firearms, including claiming a 450-yard shot, which aligns with the estimated 175-200 yard distance from which Kirk was shot. Robinson avoided political conversations at work and was generally considered apolitical, with no voting record, though officials have labeled the killing a targeted political assassination. He was employed by High Output Electric through a subcontractor called Wilde Electric until late 2023, though it is unclear if he quit or was let go. The shooting has shocked those who knew him, as many did not suspect Robinson capable of such violence. Authorities have arrested Robinson without bail, and he faces charges related to Kirk's death.