UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during a heated debate at Utah Valley University on July 12, 2023. Just hours after the incident, disturbing messages from Robinson emerged, revealing he made sick jokes about the shooting in a private Discord chat.
According to reports from the New York Times, Robinson jokingly referred to his “doppelganger” as the shooter and mocked the ongoing FBI investigation. The messages were exchanged shortly after the incident, with Robinson responding to a query about his whereabouts with a chilling, “My doppelganger’s trying to get me in trouble.” This was sent around 1 PM local time on Thursday, just hours before his arrest later that night.
The FBI had released CCTV images of a man wearing a cap and sunglasses in a stairwell at the university, appealing for public assistance in identifying the suspect. It was revealed that Robinson’s father turned him in, leading to his apprehension as the prime suspect in this tragic assassination.
In the Discord chat, one user humorously suggested turning Robinson in for the $100,000 reward offered by the FBI. Robinson’s response? “Only if I get a cut.” The conversations took a darker turn when he mentioned having a “manifesto and exact copy rifle” and joked about having faked his own death to escape politics.
As the news of Kirk’s death spread globally, Robinson appeared to be closely monitoring the situation, casting doubt on the claims surrounding the shooting. He stated, “I heard the ammo had something about trans stuff on it, but they aren’t releasing photos or exact quotes.” This alarming behavior has left many in disbelief, with comments in the chat expressing concerns over the potential for the death penalty.
The shocking nature of these revelations highlights the urgent need for public awareness regarding the implications of such violent acts and the disturbing mindset of those involved. With investigations ongoing, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they piece together the events surrounding this tragic shooting.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, all eyes will be on the legal proceedings that follow, with significant implications for mental health awareness and gun violence prevention in the wake of such tragedies. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
