SALT LAKE CITY — Alleged text messages were released between Tyler Robinson and his roommate on Sept. 10 — the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated.

The exchange starts with Robinson sending the following: “Drop what you are doing, look under my keyboard.”

The roommate then found a note that said: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”

The roommate responded: “What? You’re joking right?”

Spencer Cannon, a retired sergeant from the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, said despite online discourse, the roommate’s responses appeared innocent.

Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Transcript reveals Robinson's alleged confession in messages to roommate Jeff Tavss

“They seemed to be genuine with surprise and lack of knowledge about what was going on. I know there's a lot o

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