• Tyler Robinson allegedly confessed he shot Charlie Kirk over feelings of hatred in text messages.
• Robinson discussed his actions with a transgender roommate before turning himself in.
• Authorities confirmed the rifle used in the shooting was hidden nearby and belonged to Robinson's grandfather.
• The state of Utah is seeking the death penalty against Robinson for aggravated murder and other charges.
• Robinson's motive was articulated in texts as "enough of his hatred" related to Kirk's rhetoric.

Tyler Robinson, who is charged with the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, reportedly confessed his actions and motives through a series of alarming text messages exchanged with his roommate on the day of the shooting. According to court documents, Robinson instructed his roommate to "drop what you are doing, look under my keyboard," where the roommate found a note stating, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it," as outlined in The Hill and CBS News.

In the text messages, Robinson described feeling “stuck” in Orem and indicated he needed to retrieve his rifle, expressing concern about authorities' presence in the area. He noted, “To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age,” which highlights his premeditated intent, according to court documents reported by BBC and CBS News.

When questioned by his roommate if he had indeed shot Kirk, Robinson replied, “I am, I’m sorry,” further elaborating on his motive with the statement, “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.” This conversation suggests a deeply personal and ideological grievance against Kirk, which has emerged from ongoing tensions regarding political rhetoric in America, as stated in The Hill and reiterated by CBS News.

The rifle allegedly used in the shooting was found concealed in a nearby wooded area, with Robinson expressing concern over its recovery. He stated, “I can get close to it but there is a squad car parked right by it,” indicating a heightened awareness of police activity during the time of the shooting, as detailed in documents from both BBC and CBS News.

Following his admissions and the identification through surveillance photos, Robinson's family members encouraged him to surrender, leading him to turn himself in to authorities after a brief manhunt. The state of Utah is pursuing the death penalty against him, charging him with aggravated murder and several counts related to obstruction of justice, highlighting the gravity of the charges against him, per The Hill and CBS News.