As officials searched for Charlie Kirk's shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

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Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray speaks during a news conference announcing charges filed against Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)

PROVO, Utah – As authorities worked feverishly to find the person who assassinated Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University last week, the 22-year-old man now charged with the crime was texting with his romantic partner and acknowledging he was the shooter, court documents revealed.

Tyler Robinson fired a single fatal shot from the rooftop of a building overlooking the outdoor venue where Kirk was speaking to about 3,000 people on Sept. 10, investigators say. Afterward, prosecutors sa