Utah AG Reveals Text Messages Between Tyler Robinson and Roommate After Assassination Attempt

Investigation into Tyler Robinson

• 🎯 Authorities learned about Tyler Robinson's involvement in an assassination attempt from his parents and roommate.
• 💡 Robinson's mother noticed a resemblance between her son and the shooter in news photos and questioned him.
• 🗣️ Robinson's parents noted a shift in his political views, becoming more progressive and leaning left, which caused friction with his politically opposed father.

Robinson's Motive and Actions

• 💬 Robinson expressed that he acted due to Charlie Kirk spreading too much hate and that there was "too much evil."
• 🔫 He admitted to his parents that he was the shooter and implied he planned to take his own life, stating he couldn't go to jail.
• 🤝 A family friend, a retired deputy sheriff, convinced Robinson to turn himself in and advised him to bring all evidence.

Text Exchange with Roommate

• 📱 The roommate provided police with text messages from Robinson detailing his actions and intentions.
• 📝 A note found under Robinson's keyboard stated his intent to "take out Charlie Kirk."
• 💬 Robinson's texts revealed his plan to retrieve his rifle, his concern about being caught, and his regret about involving his roommate.
• 🚗 Robinson mentioned being stuck in Orem and needing to retrieve his rifle from a drop point, expressing worry about his father's reaction if he lost "grandpa's rifle."

Evidence Found

• 🔎 Police executed a search warrant on Robinson's residence and found a shell casing with etchings similar to those found near UVU.
• 🎯 Target boards with bullet holes were also discovered at Robinson's residence.