- Tyler Robinson appeared in court via video link following the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
- Court documents reveal he contacted his roommate after the attack, hinting at motive and planning.
- The roommate, in a romantic relationship with Robinson, reported a note under Robinson’s keyboard referring to the crime.
- Text exchanges showed Robinson admitted to the shooting and described attempts to avoid detection.
- Robinson expressed concern about fingerprints, retrieving his firearm, and media exposure.
- Authorities are using the messages to assess motive, planning, and evidence.
- The case remains under investigation, with law enforcement examining weapons, timelines, and possible accomplices.
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, has appeared in court via video link, as investigators continue to review his communications with a close acquaintance on the day of the incident. Court documents reveal that Robinson contacted his roommate after the shooting, hinting at a motive and providing details about the crime.
The roommate, a transgender individual transitioning from male to female and reportedly in a romantic relationship with Robinson, informed authorities about messages and a note left under Robinson’s keyboard that suggested a premeditated plan. The note indicated an intent to target Kirk, while the subsequent text exchanges revealed Robinson’s planning and his concerns about retrieving his firearm without leaving evidence.
Authorities noted that Robinson admitted to carrying out the shooting and described efforts to avoid detection, including concerns over fingerprints and the unique nature of the rifle used. The texts also highlighted his internal struggle over the act and instructions for his roommate to avoid the media and legal entanglements.
Investigators are using these communications to piece together Robinson’s state of mind, preparation, and execution of the crime, as well as to assess potential evidence left at the scene. The case continues to develop, with authorities closely examining the timeline, weapons, and motives described in the messages.
Here’s the full record of a series of text messages exchanged with the alleged gunman on the day of the shooting, which the roommate provided to investigators.
Robinson: drop what you are doing, look under my keyboard.
[When the roommate looked under the keyboard, there was a note that allegedly read: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”]
Roommate: “What?????????????? You’re joking, right????
Robinson: I am still ok my love, but am stuck in orem for a little while longer yet. Shouldn’t be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.
Roommate: you weren’t the one who did it right????
Robinson: I am, I’m sorry
Roommate: I thought they caught the person?
Robinson: no, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing. I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. Its quiet, almost enough to get out, but theres one vehicle lingering.
Roommate: Why?
Robinson: Why did I do it?
Roommate: Yeah
Robinson: I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.
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Robinson: If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence. Going to attempt to retrieve it again, hopefully they have moved on. I haven’t seen anything about them finding it.
Roommate: How long have you been planning this?
Robinson: a bit over a week I believe. I can get close to it but there is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don’t wanna chance it
Robinson: I’m wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle…. I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpas rifle … idek if it had a serial number, but it wouldn’t trace to me. I worry about prints I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits. didn’t have the ability or time to bring it with…. I might have to abandon it and hope they don’t find prints. how the [expletive] will I explain losing it to my old man….
only thing I left was the rifle wrapped in a towel….
remember how I was engraving bullets? The [expletive] messages are mostly a big meme, if I see “notices bulge uwu” on fox new I might have a stroke alright im gonna have to leave it, that really [expletive] sucks…. judging from today I’d say grandpas gun does just fine idk. I think that was a $2k scope;-;
Robinson: delete this exchange
Robinson: my dad wants photos of the rifle … he says grandpa wants to know who has what, the feds released a photo of the rifle, and it is very unique. Hes calling me rn, not answering.
Robinson: since trump got into office [my dad] has been pretty diehard maga.
Robinson: Im gonna turn myself in willingly, one of my neighbors here is a deputy for the sheriff.
Robinson: you are all I worry about love
Roommate: I’m much more worried about you
Robinson: don’t talk to the media please. don’t take any interviews or make any comments. … if any police ask you questions ask for a lawyer and stay silent
