Key takeaway: The FBI has ended a four-person protective detail for Lance Twiggs, the 22-year-old transgender partner of accused shooter Tyler Robinson, more than four months after the Sept. 10 killing of Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event. Twiggs has not been charged and the agency offered no public explanation for the withdrawal. Court filings allege Robinson left a handwritten note and exchanged texts with Twiggs that investigators say point to a confession; Twiggs cooperated with questioning and has since moved out of state.
FBI Withdraws Protection For Lance Twiggs, Partner Of Accused Charlie Kirk Shooter
Tyler Robinson, accused of the murder of Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.(Fox News)
PROVO, Utah — The FBI has withdrawn a four-person protective detail for 22-year-old Lance Twiggs, the transgender roommate and romantic partner of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, a law enforcement source told Fox News Digital.
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist who led Turning Point USA.
The agency has not provided a public explanation for ending the protection, and Twiggs has not been charged in connection with the killing. Authorities say Twiggs was cooperative when questioned after Robinson’s arrest.
The scene after shots were fired at an appearance by Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking on his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.
What Investigators Say
According to court filings and law enforcement statements, investigators located a handwritten note in the pair’s shared apartment in which Robinson allegedly wrote that he "had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I’m going to take it." Court documents also say Robinson texted Twiggs shortly before the shooting with the message, "look under my keyboard," which authorities say led them to the note.
Amber Robinson (left) arrives at Utah’s Fourth District Court, located in Provo, Utah, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Her son, Tyler Robinson, is accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk last year.
In filings, Twiggs is quoted as texting: "You weren’t the one who did it right????" and Robinson allegedly replying, "I am, I’m sorry." These exchanges are described in court documents as part of the evidence under review.
Background And Statements From Relatives
A relative told Fox News Digital that Twiggs moved to a St. George, Utah, townhome with several college roommates while transitioning from male to female, and that he previously lived with his grandparents after leaving his parents’ home at 18. The relative described past family conflict over Twiggs’ gender identity and alleged struggles with substance use and gaming addiction. These claims are presented as the relative’s character account and have not been independently verified by authorities.
Matt Robinson (left) arrives at Utah’s Fourth District Court, located in Provo, Utah, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. His son, Tyler Robinson, is accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk last year.
After other roommates moved out, the relative said, Robinson moved into the townhome and the two entered a romantic relationship. The pair reportedly lived together for about a year until Robinson’s arrest in September. Following the arrest, law enforcement moved Twiggs to what the Washington County sheriff described as a "safe space very far away from St. George." The relative also said Twiggs has since relocated out of state and retained an attorney.
Charges Against Tyler Robinson
Robinson faces multiple charges related to the shooting, including aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child, according to court filings.
The FBI declined to provide a public explanation for withdrawing the protective detail. Fox News Digital reporter Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
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