In the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting, investigators revealed that the gunman was active on Discord, a platform that may be unfamiliar to many Americans but is widely used among younger generations.

Discord is a free communication app that combines elements of group chats, social media, and online forums. Launched in 2015, it was originally built for gamers who wanted a place to talk while playing online. Over time, it has grown far beyond gaming, with more than 150 million active users worldwide using it for everything from politics and hobbies to education and business.

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The platform is organized into "servers," which are essentially online communities. Each server can host multiple text channels for conversations, voice channels for live discussions, and even video hangouts. Some servers are public and open to anyone, while others are private and require invitations.

Part of what makes Discord appealing is also what makes it concerning for law enforcement: its mix of anonymity and community. Users can sign up with little more than a screen name and an email address. Conversations often happen in private servers, making it harder to monitor. While Discord has worked to crack down on illegal content and extremist groups, critics argue it remains a breeding ground for harmful speech, conspiracy theories, and in some cases, coordination of violence..

For most users, Discord is harmless—a place to connect with friends, talk about music, play games, or share interests. But as investigators are finding in the Kirk case, it can also be a space where anger festers unchecked and dangerous plans are quietly discussed.

As this investigation continues, the role of Discord will likely face new scrutiny, raising fresh questions about the balance between online free speech, privacy, and public safety.

According to a family member, Tyler Robinson had recently become deeply political and, during a dinner before the murder, specifically voiced his hatred of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Relatives also say investigators uncovered Discord messages from a user named “Tyler” describing where a rifle would be picked up, noting it was wrapped in a towel. Additional messages reportedly mentioned a scope and changing outfits.

 

Family members claim several unfired cartridges carried disturbing inscriptions, including one that read “Hate,” another stating “If you read this, you are gay, LAMO,” and a third with additional markings. Robinson’s family told authorities they recognized him in photos circulated by investigators and turned him in. He was found several hours south of the crime scene, near the Utah-Arizona-Nevada border. President Donald Trump has said the death penalty is under consideration, while Utah Governor Spencer Cox described one bullet casing as bearing a symbol often associated with extremist groups.

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Background of the Shooting

Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative commentator, was killed on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Kirk had just begun his signature “Prove Me Wrong” debate format when a single shot struck him in the neck.

 

Investigators say the shot was fired from a nearby rooftop with a high-powered bolt-action rifle. Surveillance footage released by the FBI showed a man in dark clothing fleeing the scene. Forensic investigators recovered the suspected weapon along with shoe prints and imprints on the rooftop.

Authorities later confirmed the suspect was 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. According to the Associated Press, someone close to Robinson recognized him from images shared by the FBI and alerted law enforcement, leading to his arrest. The Daily Mail reported that Robinson’s father, a longtime sheriff’s deputy, helped secure his son before police took him into custody.

The below post is from Robinson’s mom’s Facebook page

 

Ongoing Investigation

The FBI has described the shooting as a targeted political assassination. President Trump and Governor Cox have both condemned the killing, promising accountability and transparency. Questions remain about Robinson’s motive, the extent of his planning, and whether anyone else assisted him.

Authorities have not yet confirmed details about the alleged Discord messages or cartridge inscriptions. As the investigation continues, prosecutors will decide how to proceed in a case that has already shocked the nation and drawn widespread attention to online radicalization and political violence.

This is video of Robinson with the voice of his mother.

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U-M prof defends Charlie Kirk assassination: Violence ‘is a solution’ to ‘violent rhetoric spewed by empowered people’

Amid the breaking news Wednesday of the political assassination of free speech champion Charlie Kirk while giving his opinions on the Utah Valley University campus, University of Michigan Associate Professor Charles H.F. Davis III posted this on X:

Even if you believe violence isn’t the answer, it is a solution, especially to the violent conditions and violent rhetoric spewed by empowered people that create them.

— Never Forgive Them for What They’ve Done (@hfdavis) September 10, 2025

“Even if you believe violence isn’t the answer, it is a solution, especially to the violent conditions and violent rhetoric spewed by empowered people that create them,” Davis wrote.

He reposted several tweets defending the murder.

Davis reposted, “Charlie Kirk is a reminder of two things: your words don’t skip consequences, they just collect interest. And lastly, empathy has boundaries. Good luck.”

Among several others, Davis also reposted, “He spent his entire life disparaging immigrants, disrespecting women, and blaming black folks, only to get shot in one of the whitest places on earth.” Click here to read more.

 

Pam Bondi Puts School Districts on Notice About ‘Abusive’ Acts Against Parental Rights

Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division Wednesday to champion parental rights at schools and monitor attempts to undermine them.

“Recent years have seen a disturbing trend in which state and local authorities have brought radical gender and racial ideology into our public schools while suppressing dissenting viewpoints,” Bondi warned in a memo to the division. “Worse still, they have ignored, dismissed, and even retaliated against concerned parents who speak out against these morally and factually bankrupt ideologies and in defense of their own children.”

Bondi directed the Civil Rights Division “to be alert to violations of parental rights and First Amendment liberties in educational settings.” She also directed U.S. attorneys to “work with federal, state, and local partners to identify and respond to credible threats against parents and violations of their federal rights.” Click here to read more.

 

70-year-old woman bites pit bull to save her dog during attack

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 70-year-old woman went to extreme measures to save her dog from another dog that attacked it by biting back.

Shirley Pasamanick said the attack came out of nowhere as she was walking her 14-year-old dog Sparky in a shopping plaza.

“All of a sudden, my dog’s getting attacked,” she said.

In the video that captured the incident, Pasamanick and Sparky can be heard screaming for help as she tries to fight off the pit bull.

“I had my cane, I started beating him with the cane,” she said.

When she could not get the dog to stop attacking Sparky, Pasamanick, who weighs only 91 pounds, decided she would bite the pit bull. Click here to read more.

 

Police say burglars arrested after stealing electronics, contacting victim for password

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. -Two people were arrested Tuesday in connection to a burglary in the Paintsville community.

Officers with the Paintsville Police Department say they received a call about a burglary on Bridge Street several weeks ago, when homeowners returned from out of town to find missing electronics, business finance materials, and more.

“They had a lot of electronics, computers, household items stolen. They also discovered once they got back in town that their business- they own a local business- their business bank card debit card has been taken,” said Paintsville Public Safety Director Darrell Preston.

The victims said more than $1,000 was charged to their account and they soon began receiving messages on Facebook from a person claiming to have purchased one of their computers on Facebook Marketplace. The person was asking to meet up with them so they could provide a password to unlock the computer. Click here to read more.

 

Cancer survivor makes gift for friends that could save their lives

FOX 2 - Meet a man who had bracelets made for his buddies, they come with a message and a condition - he hopes will save lives.

The backstory:

"It's scary - any cancer is scary," said William McShane. "So your reaction is, ‘I wanna run,’ you wish you hadn't done it. 'Why did I do this?'"

Now 81, William McShane is thinking back to his prostate cancer diagnosis more than a decade ago. He felt fine, but a blood test showed a rising PSA level.

"I didn't feel anything - you typically don't feel anything," he said. "I didn't have any symptoms of it."

The PSA test looks at a level of a specific protein in the blood, Williams' concerning level prompted a biopsy which confirmed the cancer.

He believes it was only found because he was committed to a yearly checkup.

"I think guys typically don't do that," he said. "My recommendation to any guy is at least get it done every year - you want to get our PSA tested .. that's the marker." Click here to read more.