911 audio from Utah murder case links Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer to his trans partner; FBI treats Twiggs as witness

Authorities say Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot during a Sept. 10 campus debate at Utah Valley University in Orem. Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested Sept. 12 on aggravated murder charges, facing the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. Federal authorities say his roommate and former partner, Lance Twiggs, is cooperating as a significant witness and has not been charged with a crime.

Newly disclosed police bodycam footage and audio reviewed by the Daily Mail include Twiggs’s 911 calls from September 2024 describing construction noise near the three-bedroom townhouse the couple shared in St. George, Utah. In the first call on Sept. 4, Twiggs tells a dispatcher he cannot sleep due to “drilling all day” and mentions that the work might involve “explosions.” He provides his name and phone number, but an operator points out that the number he gives is the department’s non-emergency line. The transcript also shows Twiggs apologizing, saying, “I’m real tired, I just got up.” A second call to the same officer yields a similar complaint, and the officer explains there is little action unless multiple residents file reports. The audio is described by the Daily Mail as part of ongoing investigations into the shooting.

Twiggs lived with Robinson in a St. George townhouse and was described by friends and associates as someone who recently began transitioning and growing his hair longer. Federal authorities have said Twiggs is a significant witness in the case and is not a suspect. A Washington County sheriff’s office official said Twiggs is in a “safe space very far from St. George,” amid speculation he could be shielded by federal witness protection arrangements.

Robinson’s background has been a focal point of media coverage accompanying Kirk’s death. The note about Twiggs’s life with Robinson portrays a routine, middle-class existence prior to the events at Utah Valley University. The Daily Mail has reported that Twiggs’s life spiraled in his late teens after a rift with his parents over strict Mormon beliefs, with family friends describing him as shy and kind. The couple shared a condo purchased by Twiggs’s family, and Robinson is described in the reporting as a part-time plumber. In the days following the shooting, investigators recovered text conversations in which Robinson allegedly told Twiggs that he had “engrav[ed] bullets” and urged him to delete the exchange, a detail that has drawn attention for what it might reveal about Twiggs’s knowledge of Robinson’s plans. The rifle used in the incident is an antique weapon that reportedly belonged to Robinson’s grandfather.

Kirk, who was a high-profile conservative commentator and a founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in front of an audience during a campus event. The case has sparked renewed discussion about political violence and the involvement of individuals connected to public figures. Robinson now faces potential charges that could carry a death sentence if prosecutors prevail at trial. The weapon’s provenance and the surrounding communications are being scrutinized by federal authorities as part of the broader investigation into the incident.

The FBI has described Twiggs as a significant and essential witness rather than a suspect, a stance that shapes the scope of the ongoing inquiry. While the Daily Mail’s reporting includes extensive context about Twiggs and Robinson, officials stress there is no public indication of any charges against Twiggs. Authorities say they are pursuing leads and corroborating timelines to determine whether Twiggs had foreknowledge of the plan or played any role after the shooting.

Kirk’s death has drawn attention from across the political spectrum, given his influence within conservative circles and his role as a vocal opponent of transgender ideologies. The case intersects with broader debates about political rhetoric, violence, and accountability, though investigators have emphasized that at this stage there is no evidence tying Twiggs to the crime beyond his cooperation as a witness and his communications with Robinson around the time of the killing. Legal proceedings against Robinson are ongoing, and prosecutors have not publicly announced a timeline for any trial. Officials caution that investigations in high-profile cases of this nature can involve multiple agencies and a lengthy discovery process, with new details potentially emerging as evidence is analyzed.

As more documents and audio records surface, authorities say they will continue to release verified information to the public while pursuing all viable leads. The case remains under active investigation, with federal authorities continuing to assess Twiggs’s role as a witness and whether any additional charges might be warranted for others connected to the events surrounding Kirk’s death.