Shooting Suspect Expressed Regret Day After Attack Before Turning Himself In
"I just asked him in person if what he said was true the night before, and he said it was. I started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn't done it, uh, and then kept going around and Just doing stuff, I think, to keep himself busy or distracted or something."
About this episode
Federal Agent Davis testified in court proceedings regarding Tyler Robinson, charged with shooting political commentator Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. The testimony came from Lance Twiggs, Robinson's roommate and former romantic partner, who was granted immunity from prosecution to provide evidence. Twiggs revealed that Robinson had requested a Dremel tool up to a month before the shooting to engrave messages on bullets, ostensibly for a family hunting trip. On the morning of September 10th, Robinson left their St. George apartment around 4 AM, unusually early for his typical electrician work schedule, claiming he had a long commute. He left a note under his keyboard and did not contact Twiggs until 11 PM that night via automated message. The following day, Robinson returned home acting erratically, pacing around the apartment, and confirmed to Twiggs that he had committed the shooting. He expressed regret for his actions before deciding to turn himself in. Twiggs testified that while Robinson discussed politics occasionally, primarily topics heard on the radio during work commutes related to Trump and current policies, he had never specifically mentioned Charlie Kirk before the incident. The testimony included examination of text messages, Discord server communications with Robinson's gaming friends, and FBI-released surveillance images that Twiggs identified as resembling Robinson based on clothing and accessories. The court proceedings established a timeline of premeditation, execution, and immediate aftermath of the shooting.
Key takeaways
- Tyler Robinson requested a Dremel tool to engrave messages on bullets up to one month before shooting Charlie Kirk, claiming it was for hunting.
- Robinson left his apartment at approximately 4 AM on September 10th, earlier than usual, falsely claiming a long work commute before the shooting occurred.
- The suspect left a note under his keyboard before the attack and did not contact his roommate until 11 PM that night.
- Robinson returned home on September 11th acting erratically and expressed regret for the shooting before deciding to turn himself in to authorities.
- Roommate Lance Twiggs testified under immunity agreement that Robinson occasionally discussed politics but never specifically mentioned Charlie Kirk before the incident.
- Twiggs identified FBI surveillance images as resembling Robinson based on distinctive clothing including shoes, sunglasses, and typical hat-wearing.
- Robinson worked as an electrician and attended trade school, maintaining a regular schedule before the September 10th incident disrupted his routine.