Just hours before his arrest, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson allegedly posted chilling messages on Discord, hinting at responsibility for the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Investigators now say the exchanges could become key evidence, especially one post reading: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this.”
Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while speaking to thousands at Utah Valley University on September 10. As the FBI circulated surveillance photos, Robinson reportedly bantered in a private Discord group, at times joking about disposing of a “manifesto” and a “copy rifle,” and later suggesting he planned to surrender. Discord confirmed its internal review found the messages, though it said the platform was not used to plan the attack.
Robinson was taken into custody about 33 hours after the shooting, following intervention by his father, who recognized him in FBI images and persuaded him to surrender. Officials say Robinson has refused to cooperate, though those around him have provided information. He now faces charges of aggravated murder, firearms offenses, and obstruction, with Utah officials pursuing the death penalty.
The Discord posts are expected to feature prominently in the prosecution’s case, offering a digital trail of both acknowledgment and intent. While Robinson’s motives remain unclear, the online chatter adds a disturbing layer to the narrative of a young man who allegedly turned a political event into a deadly scene—and left behind cryptic messages that blurred confession, denial, and dark humor.
