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Charlie Kirk murder: 22-year-old shooter was quiet, loved guns and video games

22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who murdered conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah university, was described as quiet and introverted despite loving guns and video games.

Charlie Kirk murder: 22-year-old shooter was quiet, loved guns and video games
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The motives of the alleged perpetrator of the murder of conservative “influencer” Charlie Kirk at a Utah university in the US remain unknown. It is recalled that the 23-year-old perpetrator Tyler Robinson was arrested 33 hours after the incident, after his father recognized him in photos released by the FBI.

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Charlie Kirk murder: New details about the 22-year-old perpetrator’s personality

New details about the 22-year-old perpetrator of Charlie Kirk’s murder reveal aspects of his life. He grew up with a love for guns and was a devotee of violent video games, while he was an excellent student and had won a four-year scholarship to a demanding school in Utah. People from his environment described him as peaceful and quite introverted, without displaying violent behavior. However, they had noticed intense politicization recently and knew he disliked Charlie Kirk. A decisive factor appears to be his roommate, with whom he shared the same passion for video games. Although he had the opportunity to remain at his school with a scholarship, he chose to continue at a local school, spending many hours locked in his room playing video games.

Murder motives remain unknown

FBI agents are trying to understand the motive of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, alleged perpetrator of the murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. He grew up in a close-knit Republican family and was an honor student at school. In a video his mother posted on social media, he reads the letter announcing he received a university scholarship. However, he only went for one semester and then changed course and decided to become an electrician.

His parents took him from a young age along with his two brothers to shooting ranges and military events and posted photos with powerful firearms. In recent years he expressed political views opposite to those of his parents and a few days ago at a family dinner he had spoken about Kirk and their appearance at the University of Utah.

What were the 22-year-old’s political beliefs – His parents were deeply Republican

Furthermore, Robinson was not registered but an independent voter, unlike his family who were deeply Republican. However, he had expressed his displeasure with Charlie Kirk, saying he stokes hatred and that he didn’t like him. Nevertheless, he didn’t have strong political influences, was particularly introverted and didn’t express his opinion.

That’s why many people who know him say they cannot connect his quiet personality with what happened next, namely an armed person who took a life. Now, according to initial reports, Robinson is not cooperating, says nothing about his motive and as everyone knows, his father turned him in after encouragement from the local pastor and on Tuesday he will be formally charged.

Demonstrations in memory of the conservative influencer

Turning Point is an organization that Charlie Kirk had created, and it has crossed the country’s borders. Demonstrations were held there in memory of the conservative influencer. However, counter-demonstrations were also held against the ideas he defended, while London is taking draconian security measures as thousands of people are expected to gather responding to the call of conservative activist Tommy Robinson for mobilization in favor of freedom of expression. It is recalled that Robinson was imprisoned in 2018 for contempt of court, for false claims against a Syrian refugee and for his anti-immigration views. At the same time, the organization of the conservative Donald Trump supporter organized demonstrations and vigils in Britain, while counter-demonstrations also took place.

National division and questions about the future of American democracy

The public murder of Charlie Kirk has shocked American society, simultaneously triggering political tension in the country. The division between citizens is deepening and reigniting questions about the future of American democracy. From Utah to Arizona and Texas, Charlie Kirk supporters participate in vigils in his memory.

His murder comes to fuel the climate of division and polarization in American society, while even security issues arise as Donald Trump watched a Yankees game behind protective glass, Democratic leadership in Congress calls for unity. Amid this climate, Utah’s governor warns of the danger of misinformation and instrumentalization by foreign actors.

At the same time, the Deputy Secretary of State threatens even denial of entry visas to the United States against foreigners who praise Kirk’s murder, citing national security.

The timeline of the 22-year-old’s arrest

According to American networks, Robinson’s father recognized him from photos released by the FBI. The 22-year-old confessed the act to him and when his father asked him to surrender, he said he preferred to commit suicide. Then the father sought help from a pastor the family trusted and shortly after they turned him over to authorities.

In the magazines of the Mauser he used he had carved messages, as Utah’s governor said, such as phrases “fascist,” “catch,” “bella ciao, bella ciao,” a song which in recent years has been used in many video games. While on another magazine he had symbols from another video game, corresponding to a powerful 500-kilogram bomb. Robinson is being held in Utah County jail and is expected to be charged on Tuesday.

Charlie Kirk’s wife: “I will make Turning Point USA the biggest thing this country has ever seen”

Speaking publicly for the first time since her husband was murdered last Wednesday (9/10) at Utah Valley University, Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erica, promised to continue the legacy her husband left behind. Erica Kirk spoke from her husband’s office at Turning Point USA in a video titled “Charlie Kirk’s beloved wife, Mrs. Erica Kirk, addresses the people,” which was broadcast on the social media pages of the organization her husband co-founded.

Turning Point USA, the political organization Charlie Kirk co-founded, targets conservative youth on American university campuses. “Charlie, I promise you I will never let your legacy die, my love. I promise I will make Turning Point USA the biggest thing this country has ever seen,” she said characteristically. Vigils in memory of Charlie Kirk are being held in many American states and abroad.

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