Tyler Robinson reportedly confessed, apologized in group chat for fatally shooting Charlie Kirk: Live updates
The 22-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk reportedly confessed to the killing in a group chat on Discord shortly before being arrested, according to a new report.
Tyler Robinson allegedly wrote in a small group chat, “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this,” two people familiar with the chat told The Washington Post.
The revelation comes as officials have said Robinson refused to cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation.
Although Robinson surrendered to the police on the evening of September 11, authorities have not yet determined a full motive for the shooting.
Officials say Robinson was radicalized online and subscribed to a “leftist” ideology.
Kirk, a Republican activist and co-founder of the conservative youth movement Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while hosting an event at a Utah college on September 10.
His death has prompted widespread mourning and outrage, especially on the right, and Vice President JD Vance stepped in Monday to host an episode of the late activist’s podcast.
