Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Roommate's Texts Aid Investigation of Utah Valley University Shooting
Lance Twiggs, the roommate of Tyler Robinson, is helping the FBI investigate a shooting.
Twiggs, who is 22, shared text messages from Robinson with the authorities.
These texts allegedly discussed hiding a rifle.
The messages revealed details about the gun.
Some people speculate about the motive, possibly relating it to the victim's stance on transgender issues.
The police found a rifle matching the description in a wooded area near the university.
Lance Twiggs, roommate of Tyler Robinson, provided information to the FBI.
Twiggs is 22 years old and reportedly a gamer.
Twiggs shared incriminating text messages from Robinson.
The texts discussed Robinson's rifle.
Police found a rifle matching the description from the texts.
- Who
- Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson
- What
- Provided incriminating texts to the FBI regarding a gun
- When
- Unspecified; shooting occurred recently
- Where
- Utah Valley University area
- Why
- Investigation into the shooting
Transgenderism Role
Shooting Motive Unclear
Possible Motivation
Transgenderism Role
Some sources suggest the shooting could be motivated by anti-transgender sentiment, given the roommate's transgender identity.
Shooting Motive Unclear
Police are investigating all possible angles behind the motive.
- Suspect
- Tyler Robinson
- Key Informant
- Lance Twiggs
- Twiggs's Age
- 22
- Incident
- Shooting at Utah Valley University
- Evidence
- Text Messages
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