Discord mentioned Friday that the individual accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk didn’t use the platform to plan the capturing or promote violence, after officers revealed he despatched messages over the app.
Legislation enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after a multiday seek for Kirk’s killer.
The suspect’s roommate shared Discord messages with officers, during which Robinson mentioned he wanted to get a rifle from a drop level, and mentioned leaving the weapon in a bush and watching the world the place it was left wrapped in a towel.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and extend our condolences to the Kirk family and everyone affected,” a Discord spokesperson mentioned in a press release.
“In the course of our investigation, we identified a Discord account associated with the suspect, but have found no evidence that the suspect planned this incident or promoted violence on Discord,” they continued.
The corporate mentioned it has eliminated his account for violating its off-platform conduct coverage, which units guidelines about dangerous actions that happen on different on-line platforms or in the true world.
“We strongly condemn violence of any kind, including political violence, and we will continue to coordinate closely with law enforcement,” the spokesperson added.
President Trump revealed Friday morning {that a} suspect was in custody, two days after Kirk was shot and killed throughout an look at Utah Valley College. Authorities mentioned a household buddy reported Robinson to native regulation enforcement after he confessed or “implied” he had dedicated the capturing.
Discord, a messaging app in style with avid gamers, has beforehand discovered itself on the heart of controversy. Payton Gendron, who killed 10 folks in a racially motivated capturing at a Buffalo grocery store in 2022, detailed his plans in a personal Discord server within the months main as much as the incident.
