Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a campus event at a Utah university, had eluded authorities for more than a day.However, after his father recognized him from photographs distributed by authorities, a series of events ultimately led to the 22-year-old Robinson being taken into custody.MORE: A visual timeline of how the Charlie Kirk shooting unfoldedWhile there are many unanswered questions about the killing, which officials have called a "political assassination," information from officials and those who know Robinson have begun to assemble a portrait of the alleged gunman.Here's what we know about Robinson, how the shooting was carried out and how he was caught.Mugshot of Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk.Courtesy of Gov.Spencer CoxHow Robinson was caughtPresident Donald Trump initially announced the arrest, stating on "Fox and Friends" on Friday morning, "I think, with high degree of certainty, we have him in custody."Authorities confirmed the news during a press conference on Friday morning, with Utah Gov.
Spencer Cox stating in opening remarks, "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.We got him."Cox said that after Robinson's father recognized his son in the distributed photographs, he told Robinson to turn himself in.
Robinson initially said no but later changed his mind, officials said.The father then called a youth pastor, who is also a U.S.Marshals task force officer.
The officer advised the father to have Robinson stay in place.This information was then conveyed to the FBI.Cox thanked Robinson's family, "who did the right thing."Tyler Robinson, 22 has been identified as the person suspected of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk.FacebookDuring the press conference, Cox said that when law enforcement identified Robinson, they also interviewed Robinson's roommate, who showed them a message between Robinson and his roommate."The content of these messages included messages affiliated ...