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Tyler Robinson’s listed address is his parents’ six-bedroom home in a suburb outside the city of St George in southern Utah, about 3.5 hours from Utah Valley University.

Utah state records show Robinson is registered to vote, but he is not affiliated with a political party, and he didn’t vote in the two most recent general elections.

Robinson’s parents, who have been married for about 25 years, own a granite countertop business and are registered Republicans.

What Is a 'Groyper'? What to Know About Nick Fuentes' Alt-Right Movement

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has reignited attention on a long-simmering feud within elements of the far right, particularly between Kirk and the so-called "Groyper" movement led by white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

Kirk was shot and killed on September 10 during an appearance at Utah Valley University. As authorities investigate the motive, online speculation has turned toward extremist factions that once targeted Kirk—specifically, Fuentes' "Groyper Army," which has long accused him of being insufficiently radical.

Despite his confrontational style, Kirk was frequently attacked from the right for being too moderate. During the 2019 "Groyper Wars," Fuentes' supporters disrupted Turning Point USA events, challenging Kirk on immigration and LGBTQ rights while labeling him a "gatekeeper" of establishment conservatism.

As of Friday afternoon, it remained unclear what the motive was in the Kirk shooting, or the political ideology of the alleged gunman. Robinson's family said he had become "more political" in recent years, according to police. The markings on the bullet casings suggest the subject was steeped in meme culture.

Alleged links to left-wing extremism were premature, pointing instead to possible links to the far-right.

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