Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was living with a transgender partner who was transitioning from male to female, according to a law enforcement source. The partner, whose identity has not been disclosed by authorities, is now fully cooperating with the FBI in their investigation into Kirk’s fatal shooting.
Public records indicate that 22-year-old Lance Twiggs shared the same residence as Robinson. A family member of Twiggs confirmed their cohabitation but declined to comment on the nature of their relationship. The family member, who wished to remain anonymous, described Twiggs as the “black sheep” of their family in St. George, Utah, but did not comment on Twiggs’ political beliefs or gender transition.
The family member confirmed that Twiggs had been questioned by the police. The townhouse, believed to be shared by Robinson and Twiggs, was observed to be vacant on Saturday. A neighbor reported that several people with out-of-state license plates had been seen coming and going from the property two weeks prior, describing their presence as unsettling.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck during his “American Comeback” college speaking tour. The incident occurred shortly after he was asked a question about transgender mass shooters by an attendee, Hunter Kozak. Kirk, a self-proclaimed evangelical Christian, was known for his criticism of the “LGBTQ agenda,” including opposition to same-sex marriages and gender-reassignment surgeries. However, he often addressed these issues with empathy and kindness.
The FBI is currently sifting through a substantial amount of evidence in search of a motive, including the relationship between Robinson and Twiggs. Federal and state authorities revealed in a Friday news conference that a roommate was assisting their investigation. The roommate’s text messages and other communications with Robinson, 22, played a crucial role in apprehending the accused assassin.
Robinson, who was raised in a conservative Mormon family, was not affiliated with either major political party. According to authorities, he had developed a fascination with far-left ideologies in recent years. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stated in an interview that Robinson was “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology.”
Robinson turned himself into authorities after being confronted by his father and discussing the shooting with a youth minister. The FBI and Washington County, Utah, Sheriff’s Office have yet to comment on the case.