Tyler Robinson Letter Details Charlie Kirk Assassination Plan, Court Documents Show
Tyler Robinson, 22, wrote a letter to his boyfriend saying he had the opportunity to kill conservative activist Charlie Kirk and took it, according to search warrants released after Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University.
Tyler Robinson allegedly wrote a chilling letter to his roommate and boyfriend in southern Utah before assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus.
In the letter, Robinson wrote: "I am likely dead, or facing a lengthy prison sentence. I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it," according to search warrant affidavits obtained by multiple news outlets.
The 22-year-old suspect also allegedly told his boyfriend directly that he "had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk," court documents reveal. After the killing, messages were allegedly sent saying "Tyler killed Charlie," according to search warrants.
Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, a right-wing student organization. His assassination shocked the political world and raised concerns about escalating violence against public figures.
The letter and other evidence described in the search warrants will likely be key pieces of evidence in Robinson's prosecution. The documents provide insight into the premeditated nature of the attack.
The letter provides new details about the planning behind a high-profile political assassination. It shows how extremist violence against public figures can be premeditated and reveals evidence that will likely be central to Robinson's prosecution.
Robinson faces murder charges and court proceedings will continue as prosecutors build their case using the letter and other evidence.
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