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.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Emerald Pretty, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.