Alleged text messages between Tyler Robinson and his roommate, who was also in a romantic relationship with him, are now at the center of the case surrounding the shooting death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors say these messages give a chilling look into Robinson’s planning and mindset before the attack that took place on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.
According to investigators, Robinson sent his roommate a note hidden under a keyboard that read, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” When confronted, Robinson admitted in texts that he was the one responsible, saying “I am, I’m sorry.” He also described how he had been planning the shooting for over a week, explaining that he believed Kirk “spread too much hate” and that “some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
The texts reveal that Robinson allegedly prepared a rifle drop point, worried about leaving fingerprints, and instructed his partner to delete the conversations. He expressed regret for dragging his roommate into the situation but insisted he was set on carrying out the act. At one point he said he would eventually turn himself in but told his partner not to speak to police or the media and to stay silent without a lawyer present.
Police say Robinson’s DNA was found on the rifle used in the shooting, which was discovered wrapped in a towel near the scene. His roommate has been fully cooperative with investigators and handed over the messages. Prosecutors have already announced they are seeking the death penalty against Robinson, who is being held without bail. The case has intensified national debate about political violence, with many pointing to Robinson’s references to ideology and hate as evidence of a deeper motivation behind the attack.
