Tyler Robinson Cried After Charlie Kirk Shooting According to Roommate

Tyler Robinson reportedly regretted shooting Charlie Kirk, according to his roommate.

It’s been almost a year since the conservative activist had begun a speech at Utah Valley University when he was fatally shot by a sniper. He was initially hospitalized in critical condition but ultimately died from the wound.

Since then, Tyler Robinson, a 23-year-old man from Utah, has been accused of fatally shooting Kirk. He now faces murder and other charges.

In the middle of his preliminary hearing on July 9, the prosecutor presented a video to the judge from an interview with the suspect’s roommate and romantic partner Lance Twiggs. In his recorded statement, he said Robinson returned to their apartment the morning after the incident in a frantic state.

“He started crying a little bit, and said he wishes he hadn’t done it,” Twiggs claimed.

Twiggs also said Robinson had thoughts of turning himself in.

The suspect’s roommate was interviewed by the authorities on September 12, 2025, two days after Kirk was assassinated. He also sat down with Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis on April 20, 2026.

According to court documents, Robinson allegedly admitted to Twiggs he had committed the crime in a text message.

When asked by Twiggs if he was Kirk’s shooter, Robinson reportedly replied, “I am, I’m sorry.”

Twiggs also claimed to find a note under Robinson’s computer that read, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”

Twiggs has been granted immunity in exchange for the recorded statements.

Just the day prior to the video being shown in court, Robinson’s defense attorney, Richard Novak, argued the interview should not be allowed to go public as it could threaten his client’s right to a fair trial. He explained prosecutors would portray the interview as a confession instead of simply statements.