"Editor's note: This article was updated on 12 September 2025 to remove summarized quotes after the verified source who attended high school with Tyler Robinson said after publication that they could not accurately remember details of their relationship, an editor's note added to the article now reads. In the original publication, someone describing themselves as friends with Robinson in high school called Robinson pretty far left on everything and the only member of his family that was, like, really leftist. The person speaking to The Guardian chose to remain anonymous."
"The explosive quotes dropped as heated debate drags on about the specific politics and motivations behind the shooting of Kirk, a controversial conservative figure who built much of his brand on engaging in direct debates with liberals on college campuses. When he was shot, Kirk was reportedly speaking about transgender shooters, according to eyewitnesses. Formal charges against Robinson are expected to be filed on Tuesday, according to the Utah County Attorney's Office."
The Guardian removed anonymous summarized quotes after a verified source who attended high school with Tyler Robinson said they could not accurately remember details of their relationship. The removed passage described Robinson as "pretty far left" and as the only leftist in his family. Tyler Robinson, 22, is in custody and accused of acting alone in the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Utah event. Eyewitnesses reported Kirk was speaking about transgender shooters when he was shot. Formal charges are expected to be filed on Tuesday. Law enforcement said Robinson was turned in after his father recognized him in released photos.
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