Tyler Robinson Killing: Family Discoveries After Charlie Kirk Death
- In the frantic hours after political activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a sniper at a Utah university, those closest to the alleged shooter began making wrenching discoveries,...
- Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with seven counts, including one count of aggravated murder and two counts of obstruction of justice, for allegedly hiding the rifle used...
- Kirk, 31, was an influential figure in conservative and right-wing circles, winning praise for his views on heated topics, including abortion, immigration, and gender identity.
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Charlie Kirk Shooting: Tyler Robinson Charged with Murder
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Overview of the Incident
In the frantic hours after political activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a sniper at a Utah university, those closest to the alleged shooter began making wrenching discoveries, authorities said.
Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with seven counts, including one count of aggravated murder and two counts of obstruction of justice, for allegedly hiding the rifle used in the killing and disposing of his clothes, said Utah County Atty. Jeffrey Grey. He is also facing two counts of witness tampering after he allegedly instructed his roommate to delete incriminating texts and asked them not to talk to investigators if questioned by authorities.
Kirk, 31, was an influential figure in conservative and right-wing circles, winning praise for his views on heated topics, including abortion, immigration, and gender identity. His death by a single gunshot during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University last week shocked the nation and has led to vigorous debate over the motivations of his accused killer.
Text Exchanges Reveal Confession
Utah County Atty. Jeffrey Gray provided details of a text exchange between Robinson and his roommate, a person transitioning to female with whom he was romantically involved, in wich Robinson apparently confessed to the killing.
According to the exchange detailed in charging documents,Robinson’s partner appeared to have no knowledge that Robinson had taken a rifle and had planned the shooting for about a week.
After the shooting, authorities say, Robinson allegedly texted the partner to say: “Drop what you’re doing, look under my keyboard.” The roommate found a message that read: “I had the chance to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
“What??????????????” the roommate responded to Robinson in a text message. “You’re joking, right????”
Robinson appears to confess to the killing in the text messages, and describes details of the shooting as he allegedly tried to evade authorities.
“You weren’t the one who did it, right?” the roommate texted Robinson after the shooting, according to Gray.
“I am, I’m sorry,” Robinson responded, according to court filings.
While local and federal officials searched for the gunman, Gray said, Robinson allegedly texted his partner, explaining his decision.
Who Was Charlie kirk?
Charlie Kirk was a prominent figure in the American conservative movement. He founded Turning Point USA, a non-profit organization aimed at promoting conservative principles on college campuses and among young people. Kirk frequently spoke at rallies and events, and was a vocal critic of liberal policies and ideologies.His views frequently enough sparked controversy, but he maintained a large and dedicated following.