Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson seen joking with cop after car accident in old bodycam video
WASHINGTON, DC: Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is back in the headlines. A newly released police bodycam footage shows him involved in a minor car accident three years ago.
The video obtained by Scripps News shows a young Robinson calmly speaking with police at the scene.
The footage offers a glimpse into his personal life and behavior patterns.
New video footage of Tyler Robinson released
Nearly eight minutes of never-before-seen raw footage have been released, showing Robinson patiently speaking with police back in 2022.
He was wearing sunglasses and a hat, an outfit quite similar to what he was reportedly wearing while on the run after allegedly shooting Kirk.
In the new released video, 19-year-old Robinson was questioned by police after his silver Audi collided with a Ford sedan making a left turn at an intersection in St George, Utah.
Robinson explained to the officer, “(The other driver) would’ve been there going left, and as I was coming through, he turned in, and I T-boned into the side of him."
According to the New York Post, Robinson had his brother in the passenger seat during the crash. All three, Robinson, his younger brother, and the other driver walked away uninjured.
He even joked with the officer about topping off his car’s oil just before the accident. “Just as I left the house, I put oil in it, just topped it off,” the young Utah resident said, prompting the officer to reply, “Welcome to real life.”
The footage also shows Robinson’s mother arriving at the scene later with insurance documents to assist.
The police video provides a rare look into Robinson’s life before the violent incident that would later shock the nation
Alleged shooter Tyler Robinson in custody following Charlie Kirk's murder
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on the afternoon of September 10, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University during his 'American Comeback Tour'. He was shot in the neck and was pronounced dead at Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem.
Robinson, 22, was identified as the alleged gunman and was caught roughly 33 hours after the shooting, according to BBC News.
He is currently facing seven charges, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering, as reported by BBC. Prosecutors have announced their intent to seek the death penalty.
As per BBC, the court filing states, “The decision to seek the death penalty is based on the available evidence and the circumstances and nature of the crime.”
