Retired Deputy's Role in Turning in Charlie Kirk's Accused Assassin

Clarifying the Retired Deputy's Role

• ⚠️ Sheriff Nate Brooksby clarifies that the retired deputy who helped turn in Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk, is Matt Robinson, Tyler's father.
• 📌 It is false that Matt Robinson is a current deputy or that he physically apprehended his son; he is retired and has been harassed due to media misinterpretations.
• 🎯 The sheriff's office's involvement was an agency assist, focusing on Tyler Robinson voluntarily surrendering at their office.

The Investigation and Surrender

• 🔍 The assassination of Charlie Kirk occurred at UVU, leading to a 33-hour manhunt.
• 📞 Sheriff Brooksby received a call at 8:02 p.m. on the 11th from a retired detective (who is also a retired Washington County deputy) stating he knew the shooter's identity.
• 🤝 This retired deputy facilitated contact, and through religious association, learned the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was in Washington County and working towards a voluntary surrender.
• 🆘 Information was provided that Tyler Robinson had suicidal ideations and was in a remote area, but his parents convinced him to surrender peacefully, with their support.