Charlie Kirk suspect sent disturbing messages to friends after assassination

rapid, highly publicized manhunt followed. Authorities traced the suspected shooter’s path across rooftops

and along the edge of a nearby car park, later recovering a rifle in a wooded area. Images of a college-aged suspect were released, accompanied by a $100,000 reward for information.

Despite the momentum, it wasn’t strictly investigative muscle that ended the search. According to officials, the suspect’s father recognized his son from public images, confronted him,

and ultimately persuaded him to surrender—even amid fear that his son might face the death penalty. The suspect was identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah.