Provo, Utah (AP) – Authorities work hard, Charlie Kirk was assassinated At Utah Valley University last week, a 22-year-old man currently indicted for a crime was texting his romantic partner and admitting he was a shooter, court documents revealed.
Tyler Robinson On September 10, Kirk fired one fatal shot from the rooftop of a building overlooking the outdoor venue where he had spoken to about 3,000 people, investigators say. Prosecutors then say he texted his partner, who lived near St. George, Utah, about 240 miles (387 kilometers) southwest of campus.
He said he looked under the keyboard in their home. There was a note saying, “I have the opportunity to take Charlie Kirk away and I’m going to take it.”
After expressing his shock, his partner asked Robinson if he was a shooter. Robinson replied, “I’m sorry.”
It appears that the partners have clearly never visited law enforcement with information. Robinson continued running until the next night. His parents recognized him as the person in a photo released by authorities who were searching for the shooter. They helped organize Robinson’s peaceful surrender.
The partner was not named in the claims document that includes the shooting story and was made public on Tuesday when authorities were charged with Robinson with capital murder and other counts. He could face the death penalty.
Law enforcement officials say they are looking at whether others knew or supported Robinson in the assassination. They did not say whether the partners are among the partners under investigation, but have publicly expressed their assessment of their sharing of information.
Prosecutors claim that Robinson will use a bolt-action rifle to shoot Kirk in the neck on Orem’s campus, about 40 miles (64 kilometres) south of Salt Lake City. DNA on the trigger on the rifle matches Robinsonaccording to Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray. The rifle belonged to Robinson’s grandfather.
Robinson made a brief appearance before the judge on Tuesday in a video from the prison. He nodded slightly from time to time, but most were staring first as the judge read the charges and said he would appoint an attorney to represent him. Robinson’s family has refused to comment on the Associated Press since his arrest.
Kirk, the 31-year-old father of the two, was a remarkable force of praised politics. Encourage the Republican youth movement Donald Trump helped bring back the White House in 2024. He gained great support through social media, his podcasts and events on campus.
Was Charlie Kirk targeting anti-trans views?
Authorities have not revealed a clear motive for the shooting, but Gray said that Robinson wrote to his partner in a text about Kirk:
Prosecutors said in one text that Robinson had spent more than a week planning for an attack on Kirk. Authorities have not said what they believe the plan will come with.
Gray refused to answer whether Robinson targeted Kirk because of his anti-trans views. Kirk was shot while asking questions touching on massive shootings, gun violence and transgender people.
“That’s because the ju-decides decide,” Gray said.
Robinson says the investigators are transgender.
Parents said their son was more political
Authorities say Robinson is not working with investigators, but his family and friends say they share information.
Robinson’s mother told investigators that her son had become politically challenging last year and had more support for gay and trans rights, Gray told her.
These decisions prompted several conversations in the household, particularly between Robinson and his father. They have different political views, and Robinson told his partner in a text that his father has become a “stubborn magazine” since Trump was elected.
Robinson’s mother said authorities released photos of the suspect and recognized him as his parents stood up to him, when Robinson said he wanted to commit suicide, Gray said.
The family convinced him to meet with family friends who are deputies for the retired sheriff. The person was able to hand over himself to Robinson, prosecutors said.
Robinson was arrested Late Thursday near St. George, where he grew up.
Robinson detailed his actions after filming.
Robinson wrote about plans to obtain a rifle from his “drop point” in a text exchange with his partner released by the authorities, but the area was in “lockdown.”
Later he sent: “I can get close to it, but there’s a squad car parked on it. I think they’ve already wiped out the place, but I don’t want to make it a chance.” The text cited in the court documents did not contain a timestamp, and it was unknown how long after the filming sent the text message.
“To be honest, I wanted to keep this secret until I passed away in old age. I’m sorry I had involved you,” Robinson wrote in another text to his partner.
Prosecutors say Robinson told his partner to delete the text
Robinson dumped his rifle and clothes and asked his roommate to hide the evidence, Gray said.
Robinson was also charged with a felony discharge from a firearm, punished for living in a prison, obstructing justice and punished in prison for up to 15 years.
He was also accused of tampering with witnesses as he instructed his partner to delete the text message and told his partner to remain silent if questioned by police, Gray said.
Kash Patel says investigators are looking at everyone
FBI Director Kash Patel On Tuesday, the agent said he was watching “anyone” who was involved in the gaming chat room due to a social media platform mismatch with Robinson. There are “far more” involved in the chat room than 20 people, he said. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing In Washington.
The charges filed Tuesday involve two reinforcements, including committing several crimes before or near the child and carrying out violence based on the subject’s political beliefs.
Kirk has become the dominant figure in conservative politics. President Donald Trump’s confidence One of the countries after establishing Arizona-based Turning Point USA The biggest political organization. He brought young, conservative evangelical Christians into politics.
Since Kirk’s assassination, Americans have found themselves Questions facing About the rise Political violencethe deep division that brought the nation here, and whether anything can change.
Despite seeking greater courtesy, some opposed Kirk’s provocative statements about gender, race and politics. Many Republicans are trying to punish those who believe he has become dishonorable and to ensure that both public and private workers lose their jobs or face others. Results at work.
___
Seewer was reported from Toledo, Ohio.
