Transgender Roommate Lance Twiggs Identified as Key Cooperative Witness in Charlie Kirk Shooting

Lead Utah authorities confirmed that 22-year-old Lance Twiggs, the transgender roommate of accused shooter Tyler Robinson, is fully cooperating with the FBI in the investigation of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing at Utah Valley University on September 10.

Nut Graf Governor Spencer Cox disclosed on NBC’s Meet the Press that Twiggs, who is transitioning from male to female, provided crucial communications that helped pinpoint the location of the rifle used in the attack. The revelation underscores the growing importance of digital forensics and witness collaboration in politically charged violence.

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Subheading: Identity and Cooperation

  • Lance Twiggs, originally from St. George, Utah, attends Utah Tech University and aspires to be a professional gamer.
  • Law enforcement sources describe Twiggs as “aghast” upon learning of Robinson’s actions and “extremely cooperative” throughout interviews.

Subheading: Discovery of Evidence

  • Text messages handed over by Twiggs led investigators to the hidden firearm used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
  • Bullet casings recovered at the scene bore anti-fascist inscriptions, hinting at political motivations still under review.

Subheading: Political and Social Context

  • Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking on campus when Robinson allegedly opened fire from a nearby rooftop.
  • President Trump quickly blamed the “radical left” for the attack, drawing criticism for politicizing the tragedy before motive was established.
  • Governor Cox noted that Robinson’s recent immersion in leftist ideology diverged sharply from his conservative family background.

Subheading: Next Steps in Legal Process

  • Prosecutors plan to file formal charges against Tyler Robinson on Tuesday, including aggravated murder and firearms violations.
  • Additional forensic analysis and interviews are scheduled to determine any broader network of involvement.