Update on Charlie Kirk’s Tragic Incident

ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman described a text exchange between Charlie Kirk’s alleged assailant, Tyler Robinson, and his transgender roommate as “very touching” regarding the supposed murder weapon.

Gutman’s remarks followed Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray’s announcement on Tuesday, where he charged Robinson with seven counts, including aggravated murder and various firearm-related offenses. Gray also indicated plans to seek the death penalty for Robinson.

In this context, Gutman highlighted a text message that stood out to him. He noted it was particularly moving, revealing details about the murder weapon’s location and context.

“I don’t think I fully grasped the murder allegations from the text, but it was striking how the details were conveyed,” Gutman remarked, pointing out that Robinson referred to his roommate as “my love” and expressed a desire to “protect” him.

He reflected on the contradictory nature of Robinson’s messages, emphasizing how it risked Charlie Kirk’s life and the safety of children present at the scene.

Breitbart News’ AWR Hawkins reported that Robinson left a note indicating he shot Kirk, stating he was “tired of his hatred.”

Some excerpts reveal a chilling dialogue:

Robinson: “Drop what you’re doing and look under my keyboard.”

Roommate: “Are you kidding?”

Robinson: “I’m still okay, my love. It shouldn’t be long until I can go home, but I still have to hold my rifle. Honestly, I wanted to keep this secret until I passed away in my old age.”

Roommate: “You weren’t the one who did that, were you?”

Robinson: “I… I’m sorry.”

When his roommate inquired about his motive, Robinson reportedly stated he “had enough of his hatred,” insisting that “some hatred cannot be negotiated.” He also expressed regret over the situation, wishing he could erase any evidence.

Gutman described the scenario as “heartbreaking on so many levels,” yet recognized the complex humanity within it. He pointed out that Charlie Kirk was tragically shot in front of a crowd, exacerbating the gravity of the incident due to the presence of children.

“This paints a duality of human experiences within the family, making sense of something so profoundly tragic,” he concluded.

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while participating in a question-and-answer session with students at Utah Valley University.