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Report Names Roommate Who Aided Investigators in Charlie Kirk Shooting as Lance Twiggs

An affidavit says the roommate provided messages describing a rifle drop that matched a Mauser recovered near Utah Valley University.

Overview

  • Tyler Robinson, 22, is in custody on aggravated murder, obstruction, and felony firearm charges in the killing at Utah Valley University.
  • Daily Mail identified the roommate who turned over the messages as Lance Twiggs, though the affidavit does not name him or allege his involvement.
  • Investigators cite messages about retrieving and stashing a rifle, leaving it wrapped in a towel, references to a scope and engraved bullets, and a change of clothes.
  • Police recovered a Mauser .30-06 rifle wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near the campus shortly after the shooting, consistent with the messages.
  • Authorities have not established a motive, and some outlets report a cooperating transgender partner, which officials have not confirmed.