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
Who Is the Hero Teacher, Threw a Phone at Gunman John J. Griffin II, Tackled Him, and Fought Back During the Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting?
Another Unamed Hero in Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting: Teacher throwing phone at gunman Griffin J. John II who attacked , tackling him and fighting him.
Anyone Know Her Name? She Must Be Praised Just Like Kaylub Giamanco
BEND, Oregon — Becky Drury, a 54-year-old teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, sustained serious injuries during the deadly school shooting on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Drury suffered gunshot wounds to her left arm and right hand and underwent surgery, according to the information shared about the incident.
As Drury begins what could be a lengthy recovery, new details have also emerged about the reported actions of another teacher who allegedly confronted the gunman during the attack. According to the account attributed to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz during a press conference, the unidentified teacher threw a phone at the suspect, tackled him, and fought back.
The teacher reportedly escaped the confrontation without physical injuries. Officials were said to have clarified that earlier information suggesting the teacher had been injured was incorrect.
Drury was among those injured in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. She sustained injuries to her left arm and right hand and required surgery.
Although the injuries were described as serious, the information provided indicates that she survived the operation. Her recovery may involve additional medical treatment, rehabilitation, and emotional support as she works to recover from the traumatic experience.
Her family, colleagues, students, and community members are hoping for her continued improvement and a successful recovery.
The shooting has left the school community dealing with grief, fear, and uncertainty. For those injured, the challenges extend beyond immediate medical care, as they and their loved ones face the psychological and emotional consequences of the violence.
Additional details attributed to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz describe the actions of another Silver Rail Elementary School teacher who reportedly confronted the gunman during the attack.
According to the account provided, the unidentified teacher threw a phone at the suspect, tackled him, and physically fought back. The teacher was reportedly not injured, contrary to earlier information about the confrontation.
The teacher’s reported actions have drawn attention because confronting an armed attacker can involve extraordinary personal risk. However, the precise sequence of events and the extent to which the confrontation affected the outcome should be established through official statements and investigative findings.
The teacher’s identity has not been provided in the supplied information. Protecting that person’s privacy may be particularly important while the school community and those directly involved continue to process the incident.
The supplied account also identifies Kaylub Giamanco as the person who reportedly shot and killed the suspect during the incident.
The suspect has been identified in earlier reports as John J. Griffin II, a 16-year-old. However, the exact spelling and order of the suspect’s name should be confirmed against official law enforcement records before publication.
The reported intervention by Giamanco and the actions attributed to the unidentified teacher are separate aspects of the developing account. Their precise roles and the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death should be described using verified statements from investigators.
As Becky Drury faces recovery, messages of support and prayers are being shared for her and everyone affected by the shooting.
Teachers and school staff often play a central role in supporting children, particularly during frightening and uncertain situations. The reported actions of Drury’s colleague have prompted expressions of appreciation, although the full circumstances should be confirmed before drawing definitive conclusions about what happened.
The emotional impact of a school shooting can continue long after the immediate danger has passed. Survivors, families, students, educators, and first responders may need access to counseling, mental health resources, and other forms of assistance.
Community support may also help families and injured staff members manage medical costs, time away from work, and other practical challenges during recovery.
The Silver Rail Elementary School shooting has left the Bend community confronting profound loss and uncertainty. As families mourn those who died, attention is also turning to the survivors who must navigate the difficult process of healing.
Becky Drury’s recovery remains an important concern for her loved ones and colleagues. The unidentified teacher who reportedly confronted the gunman may also need emotional support after experiencing such a traumatic event, even without physical injuries.
Prayers and support are being extended to Becky Drury, her family, the teacher who reportedly intervened, and every student, family, and staff member affected by the tragedy.