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Discord Says Kirk Shooting Suspect Didn’t Plan Attack on Its Platform

The company says the planning details cited by officials came from a roommate’s recounting of a separate note.

Overview

  • Discord says it found no evidence that Tyler Robinson planned the killing or promoted violence on its service and has removed an account linked to him.
  • Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said investigators photographed messages shown by Robinson’s roommate that referenced a rifle drop point, a weapon wrapped in a towel, and engraved bullets.
  • Discord contends those specific planning references were not Discord messages but chats between the roommate and a friend after the shooting describing a note left elsewhere.
  • The company says the account removal was for violating its off‑platform behavior policy and it will continue coordinating with law enforcement.
  • Authorities arrested Robinson, 22, after a multi‑day search prompted by a family friend’s tip and currently say they believe he acted alone as the investigation continues.