'It was me': Charlie Kirk killer allegedly confessed in private chat before arrest
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2021 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Image via Gage Skidmore.
Authorities say that Tyler Robinson, 22, appears to have confessed to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a private online message, hours before he turned himself in.
The Washington Post obtained screenshots on Monday and spoke with two people familiar with the chat, who say Robinson posted: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all … It was me at UVU yesterday. [I'm] sorry for all of this.”
According to the Post, the message was sent via Robinson’s account on Discord, about two hours before law enforcement says he was arrested.
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A member of the group confirmed to the media outlet that the confession came from Robinson’s account and shared images of the chat. The group is described as a small private circle of online friends, per the report.
Robinson was captured after a 33‑hour manhunt tied to the shooting at a Utah Valley University event last week.
Investigators say that one of his family members reached out to a friend, who in turn contacted law enforcement, sharing that Robinson had either confessed or strongly implied responsibility.
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Wednesday, while speaking at Utah Valley University. The suspect reportedly fired from a rooftop and then fled into nearby woods.
