Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, told his roommate and romantic partner that he "wished he hadn't done it," according to police interview footage played during Robinson's pretrial hearing. Lance Twiggs, 23, testified that Robinson returned to their shared apartment after Kirk was shot dead on September 10, 2025, and later admitted to the act.
Twiggs told investigators that Robinson had texted him to check under his computer keyboard after the shooting, with prosecutors stating the message read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it." Twiggs said the note caused him to panic. When Robinson returned home the following day, Twiggs described him pacing and avoiding questions before eventually confessing, crying, and stating he wished he had not committed the act.
The alleged confession was revealed as a redacted police interview with Twiggs from April 2026 was presented in court. Twiggs and Robinson met in 2023 and began a romantic relationship approximately two months later, after moving into an apartment in St. George, Utah.
According to Twiggs, Robinson left early on the morning of the assassination, claiming he had a long work shift. Twiggs did not hear from him until 11 p.m. that night, when he received the text message about the note. Prosecutors presented text messages allegedly exchanged between Robinson and Twiggs after the shooting. In one, Robinson instructed Twiggs to "drop what you're doing, look under my keyboard." Twiggs replied, questioning if Robinson was joking and asking if he was responsible. Robinson allegedly responded, "I am, I'm sorry."
Further texts, allegedly from Robinson, detailed plans to retrieve the rifle used in the shooting. He wrote, "If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence." He also mentioned a lingering vehicle and expressed a hope to retrieve the weapon, stating, "Going to attempt to retrieve it again, hopefully they haven't moved on." Robinson also allegedly discussed the timeline of his planning, telling Twiggs it was "a bit over a week, I believe."
Twiggs reportedly cooperated with investigators, offering his DNA for testing. Prosecutors stated that both Twiggs' and Robinson's DNA were found on a towel wrapped around the murder weapon.
Twiggs told police he was not particularly interested in politics and had not discussed Charlie Kirk with Robinson prior to the shooting. He noted that Robinson would occasionally rant about Donald Trump, but discussions about LGBTQ rights were limited to legislation the president was pushing. Regarding engraved bullets found at the scene, Twiggs recalled Robinson mentioning a hunting trip and asking for an engraving tool. Robinson had spoken about the hunting trip for months, and about a month before the shooting, began talking about engraving bullets.
Investigators claim to have found bullet casings engraved with political messages, including one reading, "Hey fascist! Catch!" In the alleged confession note, Robinson referred to Twiggs by his chosen name, "Luna." The note reportedly stated, "I am likely dead, or facing a lengthy prison sentence. I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it... I wish we could have lived in a world where this did not feel necessary. I wish I could have stayed for you and lived our lives together."