The FBI has confirmed an active investigation into several social media accounts that reportedly contained prior knowledge of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Investigators are reviewing messages posted in the month leading up to the attack.
While many posts were deleted afterward, screenshots and insider accounts suggest some content may have indicated premeditation.
According to the Washington Free Beacon, three individuals familiar with the investigation, along with screenshots they provided, indicate that at least seven accounts may have shown foreknowledge of Kirk’s assassination.
Several accounts included explicit threats or alarming references.
One user, “NajraGalvz,” reportedly wrote the day before the shooting, “Charlie Kirk is coming to my college tomorrow I rlly hope someone evaporates him literally,” later adding, “Let’s just say something big will happen tomorrow,” alongside a dog image.
Another account, “Fujoshincel,” posted about “something BIG coming soon” and, after Kirk’s death, commented, “Well that’s that” and “Another Chud Bites the Dust.”
One account, “Mushy,” posted a chilling comment on Sept. 3, writing, “itd be funny if someone like charlie kirk got shot on September 10th LMAO.”
The following day, after Kirk’s death, the account added the cryptic message, “did I,” followed by “Donald Trump. December 14th.”
Investigators are reviewing these posts to determine whether they were idle commentary or part of a pattern suggesting foreknowledge.
Authorities have also noted that thousands of accounts on platforms like Bluesky have shared content fantasizing about violence against conservative figures, underscoring growing concerns about online radicalization.
Additionally, a “trans” account was reportedly aware of the impending attack.
Authorities have linked Tyler Robinson, 22, to several online circles involved in these posts.
Robinson was captured after a 33-hour manhunt and is facing murder, aggravated murder, felony discharge of a weapon causing serious bodily injury and obstruction of justice charges.
Utah law allows the death penalty, including execution by firing squad, Fox News reports.
Some accounts connected to Robinson were associated with niche online communities, including a Steam group called “Read This If Your Gay,” which mirrored text found on a bullet casing at the scene.
Members of these groups reportedly received urgent warnings to switch to encrypted messaging platforms shortly after the attack but before Robinson’s arrest.
Additionally, a SoundCloud account under the name Skye Valadez posted songs referencing Kirk’s death months before the shooting, according to The Gateway Pundit.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that authorities are reviewing communications in Discord chats where Robinson reportedly joked about a “doppelganger” being responsible for the shooting.
The investigation is also probing potential connections to anti-fascist networks and parallels to a foiled assassination plot in Texas involving “trans” activists.
Deputy Director Dan Bongino told Fox News investigators are examining whether Robinson acted alone or as part of a broader conspiracy.
“If this was a larger effort, if there was any aiding and abetting, whether it be financial or someone who knew the specifics of it and failed to report that, we’re looking into that,” Bongino said. “There’s not going to be a stone left unturned.”
The FBI’s inquiry raises questions about the influence of radicalized online communities and the role of digital platforms in the planning of violent attacks.
Conservatives are pressing for answers as authorities work to determine whether the assassination was the act of a lone individual or indicative of a wider network.
