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Tyler Robinson Timeline

Timeline of Tyler Robinson's documented movements across the Charlie Kirk assassination case. All times Mountain Time (MT).


September 9, 2025

  • High-pressure meeting involving Charlie Kirk. Kirk reportedly texted others: "THEY ARE GOING TO KILL ME."

September 10, 2025 — Summary

  • 7:08 AM — SU-BTT (Egyptian Air Force Gulfstream) departs Utah for Wilmington.
  • 8:07 AM — Robinson on Ring camera, S 800 W, maroon shirt, light shorts, heading toward campus.
  • 8:29 AM — Robinson arrives UVU in gray Dodge Challenger. No backpack visible.
  • 9:57 AM — Robinson on WYZE camera; outfit now changed to jeans and long sleeve shirt.
  • 11:50 AM — Robinson (now in black eagle-graphic shirt, dark jeans, Chuck Taylors, dark backpack) on UVU surveillance near Campus Drive. Distinctive stiff right leg gait.
  • 12:02 PM — Robinson enters Losee Center (southeast doors).
  • 12:17 PM — Robinson climbs to rooftop of Losee Center.
  • 12:22 PM — Robinson lays in prone shooting position at west edge of rooftop.
  • 12:23 PM — Charlie Kirk shot in neck in courtyard below. Robinson sprints north, drops off rooftop, flees.
  • 12:35 PM — Mauser Model 98 .30-06 bolt action rifle found wrapped in dark towel in wooded area north of campus. Inscribed cartridge casings found nearby.
  • 12:39 PM — First FBI agents arrive.
  • 4:21 PM — FBI Director Kash Patel (incorrectly) announces suspect in custody.
  • Evening — Robinson texts partner: "My dad wants photos of the rifle." / "I had enough of his hatred."

September 11, 2025 — Summary

  • 7:15 AM — Robinson's gray Dodge Challenger on surveillance at Maverik gas station, Cedar City (~215 miles south, on route to Washington County). Pays by credit card.
  • 9:58 AM — FBI releases first photos of person of interest.
  • 10:44 AM — FBI announces $100,000 reward.
  • 6:25 PM — Robinson is Mirandized. Invokes right to counsel (Doug Terry) and right to remain silent. No questioning occurs.
  • 7:57 PM — Discord post allegedly by Robinson: "It was me at UVU yesterday. Im surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments."
  • ~9:50 PM — Robinson, his father, and retired detective drive to Washington County Sheriff's Office in Hurricane, UT.
  • 10:26 PM — Robinson arrives at Washington County Sheriff's Office. Placed uncuffed on couch with parents. Waits ~2.5 hours for Utah County investigators to arrive.

September 12, 2025 — Summary

  • ~12:30 AM — Utah County investigators arrive; Robinson transferred to FBI custody.
  • 4:00 AM — Formal arrest. Booked at Utah County Jail, Spanish Fork. Charges: Aggravated Murder (1°F), Felony Discharge of Firearm (1°F), Obstruction of Justice (2°F). Held without bail.
  • 7:18 AM — Probable Cause entered by Officer Brian Davis (Utah AG). Probable Cause ID: 189904.
  • 5:00 PM — Utah County public press release confirming arrest.

September 16, 2025

  • Formal charges filed. Notice of Intent to Seek Death Penalty filed.
  • Pretrial Protective Order issued.
  • Affidavit of Probable Cause submitted by Officer Brian Davis.

Case Details

FieldValue
CaseState of Utah v. Tyler Alexander Robinson
Case No.251403576
ChargesAggravated Murder (1°F), Felony Discharge (1°F), Obstruction (2°F)
BailHeld without bail
Death PenaltyNotice of Intent filed Sep 16, 2025
StatusPre-trial proceedings ongoing as of 2026

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