THE full twisted messages Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin engraved on bullet casings found in the gun used to kill the conservative activist have been released.
Four cartridges were recovered, each containing messages expressing anti-fascist ideology and sexual taunts, cops confirmed on Friday.
Utah County JailSuspected assassin Tyler Robinson, 22, allegedly engraved depraved anti-fascist messages on bullet casings before killing Charlie Kirk[/caption]
ReutersRobinson was arrested on Thursday in St. George, Utah, about 250 miles southwest of where Kirk was killed[/caption]
New York PostOfficials said the expressions were scrawled on bullet casings found in a rifle believed to have been used by the killer[/caption]
ReutersKirk was speaking with students at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon when he was shot[/caption]
Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, has been accused of carrying out the murder of Kirk after plotting extensively online and scrawling hateful messages on the bullet casings.
One bullet casing read, “Oh, Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao Ciao Ciao” which are lyrics to a popular Italian anti-fascist song sung during World War II.
Another casing read, “Hey fascist! Catch!”
Other messages appeared to be disturbing out-of-touch jokes, with one bullet reading, “If you read this, you are gay lmao.”
Another inscription written on a fire casing read, “*Notices bulge* OwO what’s this?” which is a copypasta meme often shared on online message boards.
A different casing had “Up arrow, right arrow, and three down arrow symbols,” which appeared to be a reference to a sequence of controller moves that unleashes bombs on the video game Helldivers.
What we know so far:
Suspected assassin Tyler Robinson has been taken into custody after a sweeping manhunt
He was turned in after he confessed to his dad
Chilling footage shows the suspect fleeing after the shooting
Pictures and video released by the FBI show a person of interest wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses
The student speaking to Kirk as he died broke his silence
Charlie Kirk’s body was taken back to his hometown in Arizona
Kirk’s widow, Erika, was seen for the first time since his death
Two people previously taken into custody were released, including an elderly man hauled from the scene in handcuffs
The FBI offered a $100,000 reward for information
Utah’s governor said officials will seek the death penalty for the shooter
Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Medal of Freedom
Robinson was named as the sniper who fired a single fatal bullet at the 31-year-old conservative activist on Utah Valley University’s campus in Orem in the middle of the day on Wednesday.
Kirk is a close Donald Trump ally and pundit who constantly appeared on cable news and founded the nonprofit organization Turning Point USA, which promoted conservative thought on college campuses.
He often hosted “change my mind” style Q&A dialogues where he debated current events and policy issues with students.
Robinson’s arrest was confirmed by Trump on Friday morning, who said a close friend had turned him in. The suspect was named in a press conference held by law enforcement soon after.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox started the briefing with the announcement, “We got him.”
In Friday’s conference, officials also said that Robinson allegedly plotted the assassination on Discord and spoke with online pals after killing the father of two.
A user associated with the name Tyler discussed drop points for his rifle, and at one point, said that he had changed clothes to escape the police, Cox said after speaking with investigators.
Family members told detectives that Robinson had gotten increasingly political in recent months, Cox announced.
One relative said that at a dinner before the shooting, Robinson spoke about his dislike of Kirk and explained that he disagreed with his viewpoints.
FacebookRobinson appeared to dress up as Donald Trump in 2017, according to Facebook posts shared by his mom[/caption]
FacebookAnother picture showed him holding a massive firearm[/caption]
Shutterstock EditorialKirk was hosting an outdoor Q&A session with attendees when he was shot[/caption]
SUSPECT NABBED
Robinson was arrested on Thursday night in St. George near Zion National Park, about 250 miles southwest of the campus where Kirk was assassinated.
He was reported to police by a family friend who told cops that Robinson’s dad had told him his son confessed to the crime, authorities said in the press conference.
Officials also said they spotted Robinson on surveillance video that showed him arriving in Orem at 8:29 am in a gray Dodge Challenger.
Writing found on Tyler Robinson’s ammunition
Utah Governor Spencer Cox read out a list of messages that were found engraved on suspect Tyler Robinson’s bullet casings. The words seem to reference online gaming culture and antifascist ideology. Below are some of the inscriptions that have been revealed and their possible meanings:
“‘Hey fascist! Catch!’ followed by up arrow, right arrow, and three down arrow symbols” – controller button instructions to release a bomb in the video game Helldivers.
“Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao” – lyrics from an Italian song used as a rally cry for anti-fascist resistance fighters during WWII.
“If you read this you are gay LMAO” – LMAO stands for laughing my ass off.
“Notices bulges OWO what’s this?” – an internet meme used by gamers referencing furries and animated videos.
The cartridges were found next to the gun that officials say was used to kill Charlie Kirk.
They said that his outfit and appearance matched images released on social media by the FBI.
Cops uncovered the rifle in a wooded area near the gravel roof of the Losee Center on the college campus, which is where the shooter is believed to have taken aim at Kirk.
The gun is a Mauser model 9830 odd six caliber, 36 caliber bolt action rifle with a scope mounted on top.
Robinson went to Utah State University in Logan for one semesterSocial Media
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said he was captured on surveillance driving to Orem the morning of the shootingFBI Salt Lake City
HAUNTING POSTS
Robinson appeared to be a normal boy who enjoyed hunting, spending time with family, and trying out guns in Facebook posts shared by his mom.
He grew up in Washington, Utah, about two hours northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, was a high-achieving student, and had no criminal history, CNN reported.
One now-eerie picture of the student showed him dressed in a costume that made him appear to be riding on Trump’s shoulders for Halloween in 2017.
In a video, the suspect read out a letter that said he had been awarded a $30,000 “presidential” scholarship for college.
Robinson attended Utah State University in Logan, which is two and a half hours north of UVU, for one semester in 2021, the school confirmed.
He was pictured standing in front of a sign for the Richard and Moonyeen Anderson Engineering Building on his mom’s Facebook.
It’s unclear whether he was working or in school at the time of the assassination.
Charlie Kirk’s rise to hero of the youth MAGA movement
CHARLIE Kirk transformed conservative youth activism from a marginal movement into a powerful force before his assassination on a college campus at 31.
Kirk was an American conservative political activist, author, and media personality who rose to prominence as the co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).
He launched the organization in 2012 when he was just 18 years old, with the goal of promoting conservative principles to high school and college students and became a significant figure in American politics by building a massive grassroots network, framing himself as a “culture warrior.”
The rise of Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA’s mission was to counter what Kirk and his allies saw as liberal dominance on American college campuses.
It quickly grew to prominence through his use of provocative activism and viral social media campaigns.
They created watchlists of professors pushing leftist propaganda and organized events to debate students on controversial topics.
The strategy helped them gain a significant following and financial backing from wealthy conservative donors.
Kirk’s ability to connect with a new generation of conservatives was one of his most notable impacts.
He cultivated a style of political engagement that was heavily reliant on social media, podcasts, and confrontational public appearances.
His organization’s events, such as the annual Student Action Summit, drew thousands of young attendees and featured prominent conservative speakers, creating a new kind of political ecosystem for young people who felt alienated from traditional conservative groups.
A key ally of Donald Trump
Kirk also became a staunch supporter and ally of President Donald Trump.
He was the youngest speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention and served as an aide to Donald Trump Jr. during the presidential campaign.
This relationship solidified his position within the Republican Party’s “MAGA” (Make America Great Again) wing, and his organization became an integral part of Trump’s political apparatus.
Through his popular podcast, “The Charlie Kirk Show,” and his frequent appearances on conservative media, Kirk was a powerful voice in the pro-Trump movement.
He often framed political issues as a “spiritual battle” between good and evil and championed a pugnacious, populist form of conservatism.
His influence was so significant that after Trump’s 2024 victory, Kirk was credited with helping to mobilize younger voters for the campaign.
Influence on culture and social issues
Beyond traditional politics, Kirk’s influence extended deeply into social and cultural issues.
He was a vocal opponent of “woke” ideology, particularly in education and media.
He promoted traditional values, often encouraging young women to prioritize becoming homemakers and mothers over professional careers.
Kirk also openly criticized programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
He was also a major proponent of Christian nationalism, arguing that there is no true separation of church and state in the United States.
The Turning Point Empire
Kirk’s activism led to the expansion of the Turning Point brand into a larger political and media empire.
He launched Turning Point Action, a political advocacy group focused on voter mobilization, and Turning Point Faith, aimed at engaging evangelical Christian communities in conservative politics.
These affiliated organizations allowed him to broaden his reach and influence beyond college campuses, into a more mainstream political force.
TRUMP’S HEARTBREAK
Trump was close friends with Kirk and was the person to announce the “legendary” activist’s death on Wednesday.
“No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” he wrote on Truth Social.
Kirk is survived by his wife Erika and their two children – daughter Sarah Rose, 3, and a baby son.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Thursday, Trump said that the widow is “absolutely devastated” by her husband’s death.
The president posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom for being “an inspiration to millions.”
GettyKirk and Donald Trump, seen at a panel in 2018, were close friends[/caption]
He’s survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve, and their two young childrenInstagram
FacebookRobinson attended Utah State University for one semester[/caption]
GettyA candlelight vigil was held for Kirk in Seattle, Washington[/caption]
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