People closest to Tyler Robinson made horrifying discoveries in hours after Charlie Kirk killing, authorities say

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Tyler Robinson, 22, the person suspected of killing political activist Charlie Kirk, is shown in a photo released by the Utah governor’s office. “You weren’t the one who did it, right?” the roommate texted Robinson after the shooting, according to Gray. While local and federal officials searched for the gunman, Gray said, Robinson allegedly texted his partner, explaining his decision to kill Kirk. Advertisement“Why?” his partner, who was not identified by Gray, texted Robinson. “I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpas rifle,” Robinson texted.