Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson lived with alleged transgender partner Lance Twiggs: Reports

Lance Twiggs is said to be fully cooperating with investigators in the probe against Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson was reportedly living with a transgender partner, Lance Twiggs, who was allegedly in the process of transitioning from male to female (FBI, Lance Twiggs/TikTok)
Tyler Robinson was reportedly living with a transgender partner, Lance Twiggs, who was allegedly in the process of transitioning from male to female (FBI, Lance Twiggs/TikTok)

OREM, UTAH: Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, was living with a transgender partner who was allegedly in the process of transitioning from male to female, according to reports.

The individual, whose name has not been publicly released but was identified as Lance Twiggs in a New York Post report, is said to be fully cooperating with investigators.



 

FBI had texts between Tyler Robinson and the trans individual regarding Charlie Kirk's shooting

Fox News correspondent Brooke Singman reported that the individual “is fully cooperating with the FBI.”

She added that “FBI had texts and other communications between Robinson and the individual that helped FBI authorities solidify that Robinson was indeed the shooter,” Singman said.

OREM, UTAH - SEPTEMBER 10: Charlie Kirk appears at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his
Charlie Kirk appears at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his 'American Comeback Tour' when he was shot in the neck and killed (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune/Getty Images)

According to public records, 22-year-old Lance Twiggs resided at the same address as Robinson. A relative of Twiggs confirmed to The Post, “Yes, they were roommates.”

Relative describes Lance Twiggs as 'black sheep' of family

The family member, who did not wish to be identified, described Lance Twiggs as the “black sheep” of their St George, Utah, family.

The relative declined to speculate on a romantic relationship between the two.

The relative declined to speculate on a romantic relationship between the two men but said Lance Twiggs was the black sheep of family @lanclotl on TikTok
The relative declined to speculate on a romantic relationship between the two but said Lance Twiggs was the black sheep of the family (Lance Twiggs/TikTok)

She also said she did not know her relative’s politics or whether Twiggs was transitioning to become a woman, but added, “It wouldn’t surprise her.”

The family member confirmed that Twiggs was questioned by police.

Kirk, 31, was killed by a single bullet to the neck during a stop of his 'American Comeback' college speaking tour at Utah Valley University.

The incident happened shortly after attendee Hunter Kozak asked, “Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?”

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 14: Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk is seen onstage at the Fiserv Forum during preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are arriving in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk is seen onstage at the Fiserv Forum during preparations for the Republican National Convention (RNC) on July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“Too many,” Kirk responded, before Kozak pressed again, “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?” The Turning Point USA founder asked in reply, “Counting or not counting gang violence?” Moments later, he was shot.

Discord chats revealed Tyler Robinson’s plans regarding rifle

The roommate reportedly provided investigators with Discord communications from a contact named “Tyler.”

The chats described bullet casings similar to those found at the scene and discussed a “need to retrieve a rifle from a drop point.”

“Messages from contact Tyler also mention that he had changed outfits,” according to an affidavit.

Discord has since issued a statement saying that the said communications were not on its platform.

Charlier Krik suspect Tyler Robinson's Mug Shot (FBI)
Mugshot of Charlier Kirk's suspected shooter Tyler Robinson (FBI)

After the shooting, police recovered an imported .30-06-caliber Mauser bolt-action rifle wrapped in a towel in a wooded area.

Casings recovered from Utah Valley University carried inscriptions, including one that apparently read, “Hey fascist! catch!”

A neighbor claimed two weeks ago several people, driving cars with out-of-state plates, were seen going in and out of the house shared by Robinson and Twiggs. “They did not give off a good vibe,” the neighbor said.

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