Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Reportedly Confessed In Discord Chat

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 18, 2025, 2:34 AM

suspect in charlie kirk shooting reportedly confessed in discord chat

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., weighs in on the FBI launching an investigation into leftist groups on 'The Evening Edit.' The suspect accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared to confess to others in an online chat before surrendering to authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, wrote to friends on the online platform Discord, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all this."

A spokesperson for Discord confirmed to FOX Business that the reporting from the Post detailing Discord messages where suspected shooter Tyler Robinson appears to take responsibility for Charlie Kirk’s killing is accurate. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk debates with CSUN students during his American Comeback tour stop at CSUN in Northridge, Calif., on March 6, 2025. (Photo by Benjamin Hanson / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by BENJAMIN HANSON/Middle East Images (Getty Images / Getty Images) Message was reportedly sent from Tyler Robinson’s account hours before he was arrested on suspicion of killing the Turning Point USA founder I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice

The 22-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk confessed to friends in a group chat that he had killed the prominent right-wing activist hours before authorities said he was taken into... “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this,” read a message from the man identified as the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, on the online platform Discord, two people familiar with the chat told The Washington Post. The message was sent from Robinson’s account to a group of online friends on Thursday night, about two hours before he was taken into custody, according to the report. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused in the killing of Charlie Kirk, appeared to admit responsibility in an online chat with friends shortly before surrendering to authorities, according to two people familiar with the...

A message posted on Discord from an account linked to the suspect, Tyler Robinson, said, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this." The message was sent Thursday night, roughly two hours before officials said Robinson turned himself in, The Washington Post reported. Newsweek reached out to the FBI for comment via email on Monday afternoon. The alleged messages from Robinson come as federal officials have yet to file a criminal complaint outlining his alleged actions leading up to Kirk's death last Wednesday.

The suspect's online activities, political views, and personal life continue to be scrutinized and speculated upon, with an official motive remaining unknown. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused in the killing of Charlie Kirk, appeared to admit responsibility in an online chat with friends shortly before surrendering to authorities, according to two people familiar with the... A message posted on Discord from an account linked to the suspect, Tyler Robinson, said, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this." The message was sent Thursday night, roughly two hours before officials said Robinson turned himself in, The Washington Post reported. Newsweek reached out to the FBI for comment via email on Monday afternoon.

The alleged messages from Robinson come as federal officials have yet to file a criminal complaint outlining his alleged actions leading up to Kirk's death last Wednesday. The suspect's online activities, political views, and personal life continue to be scrutinized and speculated upon, with an official motive remaining unknown. Message was reportedly sent from Tyler Robinson’s account hours before he was arrested on suspicion of killing the Turning Point USA founder I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from... Read our Privacy notice The 22-year-old man suspected in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk confessed to friends in a group chat that he had killed the prominent right-wing activist hours before authorities said... “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday.

im sorry for all of this,” read a message from the man identified as the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, on the online platform Discord, two people familiar with the chat told The Washington Post. The message was sent from Robinson’s account to a group of online friends on Thursday night, about two hours before he was taken into custody, according to the report. Tyler Robinson apparently confessed to killing conservative icon Charlie Kirk in an online message to nearly three dozen people the day after the assassination. “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” reads a chat message purportedly sent by Robinson, 22, through online community Discord, according to the Washington Post. “It was me at UVU yesterday. i’m sorry for all of this,” Robinson allegedly wrote.

“Im surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments. thanks for all the good times and laughs, you’ve all been so amazing, thank you all for everything.” The message was sent Thursday night, around two hours before Robinson was apprehended, from an account... The alleged killer of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk appeared to take responsibility for the shooting on the messaging platform Discord, a company spokesperson has confirmed. According to the spokesperson, Tyler Robinson, 22, messaged friends in a chat on Discord hours before he was arrested last week in connection with Kirk's shooting at an event at Utah Valley University. "It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this," reads a message from an account that allegedly belongs to Robinson, according to the spokesperson and a law enforcement source.

Robinson, who has not yet been formally charged, is due to appear in court on Tuesday. Arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice, he could face the death penalty. Message was reportedly sent from Tyler Robinson’s account hours before he was arrested on suspicion of killing the Turning Point USA founder I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from... Late night host and Disney reps could not agree on language that would not exacerbate the situation further From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important...

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The 22-year-old suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing appears to have confessed to friends in an online chat shortly before turning himself in to law enforcement, according to two people familiar with the chat and... The 22-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of rightwing commentator Charlie Kirk appeared to take responsibility for the killing in a message sent via Discord, the chat platform has confirmed. Tyler Robinson, who was arrested following a manhunt, allegedly posted a message to friends just hours before his apprehension, stating: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. i’m sorry for all of this.” The Washington Post first reported the existence of the messages on Monday, with CBS News later confirming that a Discord spokesperson had verified their authenticity.

Man who claims to be real killer of Charlie Kirk arrested and charged for obstruction of justice The messages emerged as Robinson prepared to face formal charges in a Utah court on Tuesday, including potential capital murder—a charge that carries the possibility of the death penalty. Tyler Robinson, the Utah local accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, confessed about the shooting to his friends over Discord chat, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the chat and screenshots. The 22-year-old reportedly sent a message on the Discord group, about two hours before authorities announced he was in custody. Robinson is expected to be charged this week for fatally shooting Kirk, a key Trump ally and the founder of Turning Point USA, on Wednesday. According to officials, he was arrested late on Thursday after a massive manhunt.

During a press conference on Friday, officials revealed that Robinson appeared to have been active on Discord. An affidavit stated that his roommate showed investigators messages on the platform, where he referenced a rifle ‘drop point’ and instructions about retrieving and hiding the weapon. Discord later said that Robinson's account had been suspended. "We have removed the suspect's account for violating our off-platform behavior policy," it said. The Washington Post reported that Tyler Robinson informed about his surrender to his friends. “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all.

It was me at UVU yesterday. im sorry for all of this,” he reportedly wrote in a Discord chat.

Suspect In Charlie Kirk Shooting Reportedly Confessed In Discord Chat

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