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The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk took a turn Tuesday after Utah County authorities suggested the attack could have political motives.

Prosecutor Jeff Gray reported at a press conference that the alleged attacker, Tyler Robinson, 22, sent a text message to his roommate—a transgender person whose identity was not revealed—before committing the crime. In the text, Robinson urged him to "drop everything" and instructed him to read a note hidden under his computer keyboard.

The full contents of the note have not yet been released, but authorities said it could contain ideological references and political motivations that could explain the attack.

Police said the letter will be a key piece in the judicial process, as it could demonstrate premeditation and political motivation, beyond an impulsive act.

Investigators are also reviewing the suspect's social media and electronic devices to reconstruct his connections, readings, and possible political sympathies.

The revelation reinforces the hypothesis that Kirk's murder was not an isolated incident or a simple act of violence, but a crime with possible ideological motivations. If confirmed, the case could spark debates about the escalating political tensions in the United States, where public figures have become targets of partisan or identity-based attacks.

Prosecutor Gray announced that part of the note's contents will be released in the coming days, once the document is formally presented as evidence in the investigation. Meanwhile, Robinson remains in custody and faces charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a violent crime.

Kirk's murder has sparked reactions across the political spectrum, and the discovery of a possible political motive only increases tension in a country marked by polarization.