Utah authorities have revealed new details about the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk. The accused, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, had reportedly grown increasingly political in recent years. At a recent family gathering, he even criticized Kirk’s planned appearance at Utah Valley University, describing him as “full of hate and spreading hate.”

Governor Spencer Cox confirmed investigators discovered disturbing inscriptions etched into bullet casings linked to Robinson. Some bore crude taunts, while others contained political references. One casing carried the words, “hey fascist! catch!” alongside arrows. Another had the lyrics “bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao”—an anti-fascist anthem. Others featured mocking or nonsensical phrases.

Officials said Robinson admitted to disliking Kirk’s views and saw him as a symbol of “hate.” The inscriptions, combined with his statements, suggest he intended the attack to send a message as much as to take a life. Investigators are analyzing whether the bizarre carvings point to a broader ideological motive or simply personal fixation.

The revelations add grim context to an already shocking event that claimed the life of the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder. For supporters, Kirk’s assassination underscores the growing danger of political violence. For investigators, Robinson’s words and actions may help explain why a campus appearance turned into a national tragedy.