Authorities say digital communications between Tyler Robinson and a 22-year-old roommate, Lance Twiggs, were instrumental in tracking down the suspected shooter in the death of political activist Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n
Roommate Cooperation and Search of Apartment<\/p>\n
Senior FBI officials confirmed Robinson lived in St. George, Utah, with a partner identified as a transgender woman. Investigators say the partner is cooperating and faces no allegations at this time. Agents obtained text messages and other communications between Robinson and the partner; those exchanges helped agents locate Robinson. Electronics seized from the apartment were sent to Quantico for analysis.<\/p>\n
Public records also list Lance Twiggs, 22, at the same St. George address. A relative told The Post the two were roommates, describing Twiggs as the \u201cblack sheep\u201d of the family, while declining to say whether the pair were romantically involved or to discuss Twiggs\u2019 politics or transition status.<\/p>\n
Neighbors told reporters the $1,800-per-month townhouse appeared empty on Saturday, adding that cars with out-of-state plates had been seen at the property about two weeks earlier.<\/p>\n
Court Filings: Rifle Instructions and Disguises<\/p>\n
According to an affidavit filed by Utah Attorney General\u2019s Office investigator Brian Davis, Twiggs provided text messages that Robinson allegedly sent before the shooting. The exchanges included instructions for retrieving a rifle from a drop point, references to engraving bullets, adding a scope, and remarks that the firearm was distinctive. The messages also referenced a change of clothing, suggesting attempts to avoid detection.<\/p>\n
Robinson\u2019s grandmother disputed the allegations, insisting agents had the wrong person and saying she had never known him to show an interest in firearms.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think he ever shot a gun, to tell you the truth,\u201d she said. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t hunt, he\u2019s never liked anything like that. I know he doesn\u2019t own any guns. There\u2019s just no way he could have been that good of a shot.\u201d
\nDetention Without Bail and Recovered Evidence<\/p>\n
Robinson, 22, is being held without bail at Utah County Jail. Judge Shawn Rice Howell signed the detention order, with court records noting Robinson has no prior misdemeanor or felony convictions. He is being held on initial counts of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice; formal charges have not yet been filed.<\/p>\n
FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls said investigators recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle in a wooded area near the suspect\u2019s flight path. The weapon will be examined at the FBI Laboratory. Investigators also collected footwear impressions, a palm print, and forearm imprints for analysis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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