Gov. Spencer Cox said that the 22-year-old Utahn suspected of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk was in a romantic relationship with a partner who was transitioning and that investigators are looking into whether the relationship factored into a potential motive.

Cox confirmed during a Sunday morning interview with CNN’s Dana Bash that Tyler James Robinson’s roommate was a “romantic partner, a male transitioning to female.” The governor also stressed that Robinson’s partner is cooperating with law enforcement.

“This partner has been incredibly cooperative, had no idea this was happening and is working with investigators right now,” Cox said.

Cox echoed those comments on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker and said Robinson’s partner was “shocked” when they fou

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