Tyler James Robinson, age twenty-two, the suspect in the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, is now in custody in Utah, but is refusing to speak with investigators, officials say.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox identified Robinson as the man taken into custody on state charges including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.

Robinson allegedly “confessed or implied” involvement to a family member, who informed law enforcement.

He was arrested in Washington County after authorities matched surveillance images, clothing descriptions, and vehicle details.

Among the evidence cited are messages shown by Robinson’s roommate that refer to acquiring a rifle from a drop point, leaving the firearm wrapped in a towel, engraving bullet casings, and monitoring areas connected to the rifle.

Bullet casings recovered at the scene bear political or meme-style inscriptions such as “Hey fascist! Catch!”

Robinson is held without bail in Utah County Jail.

Officials say he has not responded to investigators’ questions.

Discord, the messaging platform, has stated that while it identified an account associated with Robinson, it found no evidence that he planned violence or promoted it via the platform.

Some of the messages reported by authorities are alleged to have been recounted by Robinson’s roommate or by third parties after the shooting, rather than direct communications from Robinson himself.

Robinson’s background includes enrollment in an electrical apprenticeship program and a brief attendance at Utah State University.

His voter registration status is nonpartisan, and he has no prior criminal record.

Governor Cox emphasized the gravity of the crime and signaled that prosecutors are reviewing whether to seek the death penalty, given the nature of the charges and evidence.