5 things to know about Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson
2. Suspect had an 'obsession' with Charlie Kirk and displayed 'warning signs'
An examination of Tyler Robinson's online activities suggests that the suspect likely had an "obsession" with Charlie Kirk, as FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a Monday interview with Fox News' "America's Newsroom."
According to Bongino, the suspect appeared to have exhibited "multiple warning signs" before the shooting.
"There were people in his network, friends and family, who had stated that he had become more political," the FBI deputy director stated. "At some parts, I believe that his co-workers stated that he had kind of detached himself when the topic of politics came up and walked away."
"Family members said that he had become more political, leading us to believe that this ideology had infected him and had taken over," he added.
On Friday, the Utah System of Higher Education confirmed that Robinson is a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College. The suspect attended Utah State University for one semester in 2021 and received concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University while in high school.
Neighbors have described Robinson's upbringing in Washington, Utah, as conservative and religious, and his parents are registered Republicans.
Investigators believe the suspect's immersion online may have helped shape his worldview.
Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman
