Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was living with a male roommate who identifies as a woman, according to law enforcement sources. The individual, whose name has not been publicly released, is now cooperating with the FBI as investigators comb through what they have called a “mountain of evidence” connected to the case.
The relationship between Robinson and his roommate was first reported by Fox News’ Brooke Singman. Public records show that 22-year-old Lance Twiggs resided at the same townhouse as Robinson. A family member told reporters that the two were roommates but declined to speculate further on the nature of their relationship.
Neighbors described unusual activity at the $1,800-per-month rental in recent weeks, with multiple out-of-state cars coming and going. One resident remarked, “They did not give off a good vibe.”
Robinson struck Kirk in the neck with a single shot during the Turning Point USA founder’s “American Comeback Tour” appearance at Utah Valley University on September 10. Just seconds before, Kirk had been answering a pointed question about the role of men identifying as women in mass shootings. “Too many,” Kirk replied, before clarifying his answer — only to be gunned down moments later.
Investigators say the roommate’s communications with Robinson, including Discord messages, provided crucial evidence for prosecutors to pursue an aggravated murder charge carrying the death penalty. The FBI also uncovered that Robinson had etched taunting phrases into the bullets used in the attack, including one that read: “Hey fascist! catch!”
Raised in a conservative Mormon family, Robinson was described by Utah Governor Spencer Cox as “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology.” Authorities say his radicalization appears to have intensified in recent years, even as he clashed with family members over Kirk’s views.
Robinson, who once boasted of long-range marksmanship, surrendered after being confronted by his father and speaking with a youth minister. He is being held on capital charges as investigators continue to probe his ties, his roommate’s cooperation, and his motivations.
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This association with trans individuals and gun homicide will be established despite liberals best efforts
Online extremism. Unfettered gun access and tolerance of political violence is the problem facing this country. Kirk’s murder is a tragedy but if we fail to learn the lesson and instead engage in conjecture and demonization we will end up in a downward spiral. Sadly for all the good Kirk did he gave Musk and X a pass on antisemitic and hate speech. He advocated for NRA policies of no restrictions on guns and even said we should learn to accept a level of gun deaths per year. He also called on patriotic Americans to post bail to free the attacker of Paul Pelosi. Kirk failed on these three issues. Let us learn from his mistakes while recognizing the good that he has done and chart a better future for this country.
I knew right away the killer had something to do with ‘trans’.
@crazykanoi,
Yet if it was a MAGA republican you would just blame trump right off the bat
You realize that this problem is mostly found at n the left you just don’t want to admit it
And Paul pelosi’s “attacker” didn’t have a gun
@coffeaddict – yes, I would blame Trump100 percent. Extremism especially online and on social media is the heart of the problem so a man who posts pictures of Chicago burning saying he is going to war against a US city and spreads vile hatred against his political enemies and is fine with his supporters calling for Mike Pence’s death is definitely part of the problem as are assorted radicals the likes of MTG and AOC..However I would not blame Republicans like Speaker Mike Johnson, Governor Spencer Cox and Senator John Curtis.
Not sure what not having a gun has to do with attempted murder. Bottom line is that the new saint of the Judeo-Christian Frum MAGAists did not seem to be all that outraged about political violence against the Pelosis.