Charlie Kirk death: From Discord messages to rifle, what evidence does FBI have against arrested suspect Tyler Robinson

Utah Governor Spencer Cox speaks at a news conference, as Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason, left, and FBI Director Kash Patel listen. (Photo: AP)

Cox revealed that a family member of Robinson’s reached out to a friend, who then contacted authorities with information that Tyler had confessed or implied that he carried out the shooting. “I want to thank the family members of Tyler Robinson who did the right thing,” Cox said.

1. 01

   Robinson's Discord chat

   According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Discord messages reviewed by investigators indicated Robinson engraved writings on bullets he used and that the rifle and scope he used were unique.

   Investigators spoke to Robinson's roommate, who showed them comments Robinson had made on Discord, a chat platform, discussing retrieving a rifle from a drop point and then leaving the rifle in a bush wrapped in a towel.

   This matched the description of the gun that authorities recovered after the shooting in a wooded area near campus.

2. 02

   Inscription on bullet casings

   Ammunition found at the scene had been inscribed. One of the messages on the casing read: "What's this;" "Oh, Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Ciao;" "If you read this, you are gay, LMAO;" and "Hey fascist, catch!."

3. 03

   Robinson's vehicle

   Cox also confirmed that the grey Dodge Challenger, in which the shooting suspect was seen arriving at Utah Valley University and leaving after the murder, belonged to Robinson.

4. 04

   Wearing the same dress

   The suspect was wearing a plain maroon T-shirt, light-coloured shorts and a black hat with a white logo, when he was fleeing after the murder.
   When Washington County investigators approached the suspect on Thursday, he was wearing a similar outfit.

5. 05

   Discussions with family

   Robinson's family, who, according to the authorities, turned him in, revealed that Tyler recently told them that Kirk was coming to Utah Valley University, and they discussed how they didn't like Kirk and his views.