Utah Suspect Tyler Robinson Arrested After Discord Messages, Bullet Evidence Linked to Charlie Kirk Shooting

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect arrested for the assassination of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, allegedly engraved messages on bullet casings found with the murder weapon, a .36-caliber bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel. The inscriptions included internet memes like "Notices bulges owo," anti-fascist slogans such as "Hey fascist! Catch!" with arrow symbols, lyrics from the Italian resistance song "Bella Ciao," and a derogatory phrase "if you read this you are gay lmao." Robinson's roommate provided investigators with Discord messages in which he discussed hiding the rifle, changing outfits, the unique scope on the rifle, and the bullet engravings. Authorities say Robinson acted alone and that a family member indicated he had recently become more political and expressed hatred toward Kirk, whom he knew was coming to the university. Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed these details in multiple press conferences, highlighting the suspect’s online activity and the symbolic nature of the bullet inscriptions. Experts have commented on the immature and hateful tone of the messages, while investigations continue into Robinson's motives and online presence.