Crime
Charlie Kirk Suspect Tyler Robinson Confessed in Discord Chat Before Surrender, “It Was Me at UVU Yesterday”
The 22-year-old suspect accused in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk allegedly confessed to friends in an online chat shortly before surrendering to law enforcement, according to two individuals familiar with the conversation and screenshots obtained by investigators.
Messages reviewed from the social platform Discord show an account belonging to Tyler Robinson posting a striking admission on Thursday evening.
“Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” Robinson’s account wrote. “It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.”
The message was sent around 7:57 p.m. local time in Utah, roughly two hours before officials confirmed Robinson turned himself in to authorities.
A member of the group chat, which reportedly included about 30 people, provided screenshots of the exchange and confirmed that the account belonged to Robinson.
The individual, who requested anonymity due to fears of harassment, said the group had been reacting in real time to news of Kirk’s shooting at Utah Valley University the day prior.
“Charlie Kirk got shot,” one user wrote Wednesday afternoon, shortly after the incident.
“I just saw the video, holy s—,” another added about 90 minutes later. “Bro didn’t deserve to go out like that, sad.”
Robinson’s account did not respond to those comments until the following day when he issued what appeared to be a farewell.
“I’m surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments,” he continued. “Thanks for all the good times and laughs. You’ve all been so amazing. Thank you all for everything.”
Law enforcement has not yet publicly commented on the authenticity of the Discord messages, though investigators are examining Robinson’s online activity as part of the ongoing case.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho — A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Luke’s Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police department’s public statement did not release the teenager’s name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenager’s parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.