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kerouac2

(1,282 posts)
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 03:01 PM Sep 12

BBC - what we know about tyler with timeline

They are pushing the same info cnn is, saying he has not voted, wasn't registered for a party, and was left wing antifa. Family says he has become more political, whatever that means, and that he hated ck. So expect more blame aimed at Dems I guess.
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Robinson was registered to vote in 2021 as "unaffiliated" with any political party, according to records seen by the BBC

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Authorities say one unfired casing had the words “Hey fascist! Catch!” and an up, right and three down arrows. The three down arrows alone could be a common symbol used to represent the anti-fascist movement. As a whole, the sequence of arrows could reference a gaming cheat code - although this remains unclear, and authorities have not yet released images of the casings.

A second casing had the lyrics to a song “Bella Ciao” inscribed on it. The song honours WWII-era partisans of the Italian resistance who fought Nazi Germany.

The third unfired casing was inscribed with the words “If you read this, you are gay lmao” - again an apparent reference to online trolling humour.

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Antifa is a loose collection of far-left activists who have been active in the US over the last decade, at street protests and other events.

They often oppose Trump's policies and far-right groups



Link
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt

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Silent Type

(11,160 posts)
2. 50% will believe he is ANTIFA, whatever that is. The other 50% will believe he was right wing.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 03:08 PM
Sep 12

I think the 22 year old is sick.

W_HAMILTON

(9,533 posts)
5. Some people believe the Earth is round, some people believe the Earth is flat.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 03:13 PM
Sep 12

The truth is the truth, regardless of what some people think.

Silent Type

(11,160 posts)
6. Unfortunately, this case and truth is not as simple as "flat" vs "round." I think he was just a typical sick incel, with
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 03:16 PM
Sep 12

a family history that doesn't help.

W_HAMILTON

(9,533 posts)
8. And that's your personal opinion. My personal opinion is I'd say it looks pretty damn clear to me.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 03:27 PM
Sep 12

Maybe not quite as clear as "flat" vs "round," but still a helluva lot clearer than it being a toss-up whether the guy was ANTIFA or rightwing.

kerouac2

(1,282 posts)
10. Yes, they are repeating similar points
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 04:05 PM
Sep 12

Probably getting same info to work with so hard to blame them I guess... though they do mention gaming regarding the etching on ammo.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/12/suspect-charlie-kirk-shooting

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LeftInTX

(33,994 posts)
7. So he had a presidential scholarship, but only went for one semester.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 03:24 PM
Sep 12
"Congratulations you have been selected to receive the resident presidential scholarship from Utah State University. The value of this scholarship is approximately $32,000. This scholarship is available for four years or eight semesters."

The university has confirmed that he went there for one semester in 2021, but wouldn't confirm what he studied or why he left early when asked by BBC Verify.


That's very telling. Something went wrong right there.

LeftInTX

(33,994 posts)
11. The fact that he dropped out of college after one semester after receiving a presidential scholarship is telling.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 04:06 PM
Sep 12

My daughter had one to Texas A&M and graduated Summa Cum Laude

She graduated from HS at the top of her class, but didn't qualify for National Merit. (not a good test taker) Presidential scholarship required at least a 3.95 GPA.

So, this guy was "up there", but only went to college for one semester and now four years later, he an apparent electrical apprentice?

Something "went wrong" back then. What has he been doing with himself all of this time?

UpInArms

(53,404 posts)
15. Living in mother's basement, playing video games and becoming radicalized by the far right?
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 04:26 PM
Sep 12

Just guessing

kerouac2

(1,282 posts)
12. probably based on gpa
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 04:08 PM
Sep 12

academic/merit scholarship to an expensive school based on grades out of high school. some have tiers like presidential, dean's, etc.. so if that was the top merit scholarship, maybe he had over a 3.7 or something.

on edit:

President John R. Park Scholarship 4.00 GPA $10,000
Provost’s Scholarship 3.90 GPA $8,000
Bonneville Scholarship 3.80 GPA $6,000
Red Rock Scholarship 3.70 GPA $4,000
Great Salt Lake Scholarship 3.50 GPA $3,000

so this kid was smart. sad.

LeftInTX

(33,994 posts)
13. Yes, it is. That is how my daughter obtained hers. However, it does require minimum scores on tests.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 04:14 PM
Sep 12

The fact that he dropped out of college four years ago and is now an "electrical apprentice" indicates that he has had lots of "idle" time etc. Often a sign of trouble.

My daughter graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M. This scholarship isn't for slackers.

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