In a chilling development surrounding the assassination attempt on conservative figure Charlie Kirk, new surveillance footage has emerged showing the alleged assailant, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, at a Cedar City gas station in Utah, mere hours after the attack. The incident, which took place during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10, has gripped the nation with its brazen nature.
Robinson, captured on video at 7:15 a.m. on September 11, is seen driving a Dodge Challenger to the gas station, where he promptly pays with a credit card, fills his tank, and departs within minutes. Cedar City Police have confirmed that Robinson did not dispose of any evidence at the location, stating, "Once the tank was full, he removed the nozzle, closed the gas cap, got back into his vehicle and left the gas station. At no time did Tyler approach or use any trash cans to dispose of items."
This new footage has been instrumental in helping authorities piece together Robinson's route from Orem to St. George, Utah, where he was apprehended later that day. It also reveals a calculated attempt by Robinson to evade law enforcement, as he returned to the crime scene the following day to retrieve his weapon. Prosecutors have obtained texts that show Robinson's intention to recover his rifle without leaving evidence, a plan that ultimately failed and led to his capture through tips from his parents, friends, and roommate.
Robinson now faces a slew of charges, including aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. With the death penalty on the table, prosecutors are preparing for a trial that will heavily rely on the surveillance footage and digital communications as key evidence.
The investigation has been a high-profile search from the outset, uncovering Robinson's meticulous plan to avoid detection. As the case progresses, authorities have hinted that additional evidence may be presented. Amid this, there have been controversial reports suggesting a major flaw in the case against Robinson, with some voices in the conservative community claiming he was not the actual shooter but merely a scapegoat.
Robinson remains in custody awaiting trial, and the case continues to unfold with many eyes watching for the next development in this tragic and politically charged event.
