Investigators uncover texts, note from Charlie Kirk’s accused shooter

As the investigation into the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah continues, a series of messages allegedly sent by suspect Tyler Robinson to his partner have come to light, according to reports.

Robinson, who has been accused of assassinating Kirk, is said to have admitted his role in private texts and also left a written note beforehand. In that note, he reportedly stated that he was “going to take the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk.”

Although investigators have not confirmed a definitive motive, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray told reporters that one of Robinson’s texts read: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.”

According to the Associated Press, Robinson sent several other messages after the shooting. In one, he reportedly wrote about attempting to retrieve his rifle: “I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. It’s quiet, almost enough to get out, but there’s one vehicle lingering.”

Another message reportedly said: “Going to attempt to retrieve it again, hopefully they have moved on. I haven’t seen anything about them finding it.” He later added: “I can get close to it but there is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don’t wanna chance it.”

Gray stated that Robinson had left his rifle behind but kept referring to it in his texts, even urging his partner to help cover up the evidence. In another message, he allegedly confessed: “To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret until I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.”

Authorities also reportedly recovered a note left under a keyboard in Robinson’s home that echoed his intent toward Kirk.

Robinson has been formally charged with multiple offences, including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and witness tampering for allegedly asking his partner to erase the text exchanges.