Tyler Robinson's father is Matt Robinson. Matt Robinson played a crucial role in the arrest of Tyler Robinson after recognizing his son from law enforcement images related to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Matt Robinson urged Tyler to surrender to authorities and contacted a youth pastor who helped facilitate Tyler's eventual turn-in to the police. Matt Robinson has been described as a veteran of the Washington County Sheriff's Department, though some clarifications state no current law enforcement affiliation, and is a registered Republican. Tyler Robinson was residing with his parents at the time of the incident.