Read the text messages between Charlie Kirk accused and roommate

September 17, 2025

Tyler Robinson, suspected of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, confessed to the crime in text messages with his roommate. According to court documents, Robinson left a confession note under his keyboard and later texted his roommate admitting he had shot Kirk because he "had enough of his hatred. " The messages reveal Robinson had planned the attack for over a week and was concerned about retrieving his grandfather's rifle that he had hidden after the shooting.

Who is affected

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk (victim)
Tyler Robinson (suspected shooter)
Robinson's roommate (described as a transgender male transitioning to female and in a romantic relationship with Robinson)
Robinson's father and grandfather (mentioned regarding ownership of the rifle)
Law enforcement personnel investigating the shooting

What action is being taken

Law enforcement is investigating the shooting and collecting evidence, including text messages between Robinson and his roommate
Police have secured the area in Orem where the shooting occurred, with squad cars monitoring potential evidence locations
Robinson is communicating with his roommate about the situation and indicating plans to turn himself in to authorities
Robinson's father is requesting photos of the rifle as authorities have released images of the weapon

Why it matters

The shooting resulted in the death of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator
The text messages provide direct evidence of the suspect's alleged confession, motive, and planning
The messages reveal Robinson targeted Kirk specifically because of what he perceived as Kirk's "hatred" and belief that "some hate can't be negotiated out"
The case involves politically motivated violence against a well-known public figure, with Robinson mentioning his father becoming "pretty diehard MAGA" since Trump took office

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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