Summary
Prosecutors shared text messages where Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, spoke with his roommate about the crime. The messages included Robinson's admission to the shooting and plans for hiding his weapon.
Key Facts
- Tyler Robinson is charged with shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
- Text messages between Robinson and his roommate, Lance Twiggs, were shown by prosecutors.
- Robinson admitted to Kirk's shooting and talked about hiding his rifle.
- Robinson instructed Twiggs to look under a keyboard where he left a note.
- Robinson claimed the shooting was retaliation against Kirk's "hatred."
- He discussed concerns about leaving fingerprints and asked Twiggs to delete messages.
- Robinson said he planned to surrender and expressed concern for Twiggs.
- Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced charges against Robinson in a press conference.
