Confronted by Dad

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson threatened to kill himself rather than surrender after being confronted by dad: sources https://t.co/zX8tlIwxcG pic.twitter.com/OPkSA5LkxO

— New York Post (@nypost) September 12, 2025

… The father, Matt Robinson, recognized his 22-year-old son from photos of the suspected shooter that were released by authorities Thursday, leading the parent to confront his son when he returned home, sources said.

Robinson ‘fessed up to the horrific shooting at Utah Valley University when his dad asked if he pulled the trigger — but originally refused to turn himself in to law enforcement, according to sources.

He told his father he’d rather kill himself, leading the parent to convince his son to speak with their youth minister, who also works with the US Marshals Service fugitive task force, sources said.

The minister then called a deputy with the federal agency, and the FBI took Robinson into custody Thursday evening, sources said. [Story and photos.]