Crime
Tyler Robinson Admitted Role in Killing in Private Messages, Roommate Lance Twiggs Provided Authorities With Exchanges
Investigators say they interviewed the roommate of the suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk and that the roommate — identified as Lance Twiggs — provided law enforcement with electronic messages sent from the suspect’s account.
Authorities say the roommate and other witnesses have cooperated with investigators throughout the inquiry.
According to screenshots and accounts provided to investigators, an account linked to Tyler Robinson sent a series of messages to his roommate that culminated in an apparent admission.
In one message posted the evening before Robinson surrendered, the account stated: “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.” Investigators are treating the messages, the accompanying screenshots and the roommate’s cooperation as part of their evidentiary review.
Officials also provided investigators with prior, more detailed exchanges between Robinson and the roommate that allegedly occurred around the time of the shooting.
Those messages, as described by law-enforcement sources, include the following elements:
A text directing the roommate to “look under my keyboard,” where the roommate found a handwritten note stating: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” Police say they recovered a photograph of the note.
Subsequent text exchanges in which the roommate expressed shock and disbelief, and Robinson’s account acknowledged responsibility, writing, “I am, I’m sorry.”
Additional messages attributed to the suspect that discussed logistics about a rifle, a prearranged “drop point,” concern about law-enforcement presence in the area, and plans to retrieve or abandon a firearm left in vegetation.
Those messages reportedly referenced leaving the rifle wrapped in a towel and concerns about fingerprints and serial numbers. At one point Robinson’s account reportedly wrote that he had been engraving bullets and made crude references to online commentary about the incident.
Later in the exchange the account stated an intention to surrender: “I’m surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments,” and urged the roommate not to speak to the media and to request a lawyer if questioned by police.
Law-enforcement sources say the roommate provided the messages to investigators and has been cooperating with questioning. Officials have not publicly disclosed whether the messages have been authenticated as originating from Robinson’s device or account; forensic analysis of electronic evidence is ongoing.
Investigators also interviewed family members. According to law-enforcement summaries, Robinson’s mother told investigators that over the past year her son had become more politically engaged and had formed a romantic relationship with his roommate, who is a biological male undergoing a gender transition. Family members said this relationship led to tensions within the household, particularly between Robinson and his father, who hold differing political views.
Robinson’s father told investigators he recognized his son in surveillance images broadcast by news outlets and believed the rifle recovered near the scene resembled a firearm previously given to his son. He said he attempted to contact Robinson and later spoke by phone with him; during that conversation Robinson reportedly implied he was contemplating suicide and acknowledged involvement in the shooting. Family members arranged for a retired deputy sheriff, a trusted family friend, to meet with Robinson; that intervention resulted in Robinson surrendering to authorities, according to investigators.
Police and prosecutors are treating the electronic communications, the roommate’s statements, family interviews and physical evidence collected at and near the scene as components of an active homicide investigation. Authorities have said they will rely on forensic analysis — including authentication of digital messages, ballistics, and other laboratory testing — before drawing final conclusions about motive, planning, or the exact sequence of events.
Because the matter remains under active investigation and potential prosecution, officials have not released the full body of evidence or answered all questions about the chronology and provenance of the messages. Investigators have asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Crime
Saylor Graham, 7, Fights to Recover After Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting as Teacher Becky Drury Faces Long Recovery
BEND, Oregon — Seven-year-old Saylor Graham is recovering from life-threatening injuries after being shot at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026. Meanwhile, 54-year-old teacher Becky Drury is beginning a lengthy recovery after suffering gunshot wounds to her left arm and right hand during the deadly school shooting.
The latest updates from the two families offer a glimpse of the difficult road ahead for survivors of a tragedy that claimed the lives of three children and a teacher, leaving families, classmates, and the wider Bend community grieving.
Saylor Graham, described by her family as a loving, feisty girl with a strong determination to thrive, was shot in the jaw during the shooting, according to the information shared by her family and supporters. She was airlifted from Bend for medical treatment.
Her family says the 7-year-old has already faced numerous medical challenges throughout her young life. Now, she is confronting another devastating ordeal, with her parents remaining by her side as she receives treatment and begins the recovery process.
Updates shared about Saylor’s condition have differed. An earlier account described her as being in critical condition, while a later update reported that she was in serious but stable condition. Her latest status should be confirmed with her family or an official source before publication.
For Saylor’s parents, the emotional strain is accompanied by significant financial uncertainty. Both parents are self-employed, and the demands of remaining at the hospital have sharply limited their ability to work. They must also manage medical expenses, transportation, lodging, household bills, and the needs of their other child.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been organized to help Saylor’s family manage the financial pressures arising from her injuries and ongoing treatment.
The fundraiser describes Saylor as a daughter, sister, and niece whose determination has carried her through numerous medical challenges. It explains that the family is facing uncertainty as they remain close to her during recovery.
The appeal states that donations will help cover hospital bills, time away from work, lodging, transportation, and other urgent family expenses.
The fundraiser also asks supporters to keep Saylor and her loved ones in their thoughts and prayers, emphasizing that every contribution and act of kindness can make a difference during this difficult time.
Readers who wish to support Saylor’s recovery can find the fundraiser through the link shared by her family or the original organizer. The campaign details and donation link should be verified before being shared.
Becky Drury, 54, a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School, was also wounded in the shooting. She suffered gunshot injuries to her left arm and right hand and has undergone surgery.
Her husband, Will, shared a hopeful update, saying the operation went well. However, the injuries to her left arm were extensive, and she is expected to require additional procedures and a prolonged recovery.
Despite the difficult road ahead, her husband’s message offered a moment of relief amid the grief surrounding the shooting.
“The good news is she will be ok and we all get to keep that magnificent woman we love so much in our lives,” he said.
His words reflect the gratitude of a family facing a frightening and uncertain recovery while knowing that Becky survived.
The shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School left three children and one teacher dead, according to the information provided in reports about the incident.
Five-year-old Rhoam Summer has been publicly identified among the children killed. Megan Lambert, 25, a teacher also known as “Coach Megan,” was identified as the adult victim. Two other children, ages 8 and 11, were also killed.
Their deaths have left four families facing an unimaginable loss. While Saylor and Becky continue their recoveries, the families of those who died are beginning a different and heartbreaking journey of grief.
The contrast between the survivors’ fight to recover and the families’ permanent loss has become one of the most painful realities of the tragedy.
For Saylor’s family, every update about her condition carries enormous significance. Her parents are navigating the uncertainty of their daughter’s recovery while trying to remain present for her and care for their family.
For Becky Drury’s loved ones, the successful surgery has brought relief, even as further treatment and rehabilitation lie ahead.
Their stories do not erase the devastating loss experienced by the families of the victims. Instead, they highlight the many ways the shooting has changed lives and the long road that survivors and loved ones must now face.
As Bend mourns the children and teacher who did not return home, the community continues to hope for Saylor’s recovery and for Becky to regain her health.
Saylor Graham and Becky Drury are among those still fighting their way forward after the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting. Their families are asking for support, compassion, and privacy as they face the difficult days ahead.