The investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting took a key

turn after the FBI reviewed text messages between 22-year-old

Tyler Robinson and his roommate, Lance Twiggs.

The messages, which detailed retrieving a rifle, changing clothes,

and avoiding detection, helped authorities track Robinson

to St. George, Utah. Twiggs is cooperating with investigators

and faces no charges. Evidence seized from their apartment,

including computers, has been sent for forensic review.

Authorities later recovered a distinctive rifle, footwear,

and palm prints linked to Robinson. Governor Spencer Cox

noted unusual engravings on ammunition referencing memes

and video games, which experts are analyzing for possible meaning or motive.

Despite mounting evidence, Robinson’s grandmother insists

he is innocent, describing him as a quiet young man with

no history of violence or interest in firearms. However,

officials confirmed that Robinson’s father recognized him

in FBI surveillance images. After confronting his son—who

admitted involvement but resisted surrender—the father,

with the help of a family pastor, contacted authorities.

Robinson was safely taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.

Robinson is being held without bail on charges including

aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.

Prosecutors are weighing the death penalty as the FBI

continues to examine digital evidence and potential motives.