Who is Lance Twiggs? Tyler Robinson’s Transgender ‘Partner’ Linked to Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has not only placed accused gunman Tyler Robinson in the spotlight but also brought attention to Lance Twiggs, Robinson’s transgender roommate and reported partner. Twiggs’s role has drawn public interest after it emerged that they may have helped law enforcement in Robinson’s arrest.

Lance Twiggs Biography

• Age: 22

• Origin: Southern Utah

• Education: Studied at Utah Tech University

• Interests: Competitive and casual gaming; active on TikTok and Discord, where they shared clips of games like Apex Legends, Valorant, and Rocket League.

• Family: Reportedly from a conservative Christian household. A family member described Twiggs as the “black sheep” of the family.

Twiggs identifies as transgender and is in the process of transitioning from male to female.

Connection to Tyler Robinson

Twiggs lived with Tyler Robinson as a roommate in Utah. While Utah Governor Spencer Cox publicly stated Robinson was in a relationship with Twiggs, family members later confirmed only that they were roommates and did not clearly verify the romantic relationship.

The two shared a strong bond over gaming and were part of a larger Discord group with friends from Robinson’s former school, Pine View High School.

Role in Robinson’s Arrest

According to reports, Twiggs was “aghast” upon learning of Robinson’s alleged involvement in the assassination-style killing of Charlie Kirk. Law enforcement officials described Twiggs as “extremely cooperative” during the investigation.

• Twiggs allegedly provided the FBI with text messages in which Robinson talked about hiding the gun used in the attack.

• This cooperation reportedly helped authorities track Robinson down during the 33-hour manhunt following Kirk’s death.

Public and Political Spotlight

The alleged relationship between Robinson and Twiggs has added another layer of controversy to the already politically charged case. Charlie Kirk was known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, and the revelation of Robinson’s association with a transgender partner has fueled debate over motive, identity, and political violence.

Who is Lance Twiggs?

Lance Twiggs, a 22-year-old transgender gamer from Utah, was living with Tyler Robinson at the time of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Though their relationship status has been debated, Twiggs has become a central figure in the story after reportedly cooperating with law enforcement and turning over evidence that helped lead to Robinson’s arrest.