Video games, Reddit and Discord: How did the internet contribute to the radicalization of the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect?

Utah Governor Spencer Cox suggests the internet played a big role.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-09-16

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This is the video game getting pulled into the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has been making headlines for the last few days. A few days ago, a suspect had been taken into custody after a brief but intense search, but he wasn't cooperating, so we didn't get any explanation behind his motive.

However, upon his return to Washington, Utah, Utah Governor Spencer Cox noted that the suspect's radicalization took root during his time spent on video games, Reddit, Discord, and niche memes, occurring when he was between the ages of 19 and 22.

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At the same time, today we get the news that the suspect is reported to have hinted at responsibility on Discord before his arrest. Tyler Robinson, who remains in custody, allegedly exchanged messages in a group chat suggesting involvement in the attack.

While Discord confirmed no signs of planning or wider coordination on its platform, officials continue to review Robinson's online activity as part of efforts to determine a motive. Of course, if you want to learn more details, you can do so through the following link. Go!

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