Fact check: Did the shooter of kirk live with a transgenter

1. Summary of the results

The claim that the shooter of Charlie Kirk lived with a transgender person is supported by some sources, including ^[1], which reports that the shooter, Tyler Robinson, lived with his transgender partner in an apartment in Saint George, Utah, according to senior-level FBI officials ^[1]. Similarly, ^[1] and ^[2] also support this claim, with ^[1] stating that the shooter lived with his transgender partner, who is fully cooperating with the investigation ^[1], and ^[2] reporting that the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, has a trans partner named Lance Twiggs, and they lived together in a three-bedroom apartment in Saint George, Utah ^[2]. However, most sources do not mention this information, with ^[3], ^[4], ^[4], and ^[5] not providing any relevant information regarding the claim ^{[3] [4] [5]}.

• The sources that support the claim are from Fox News ^[1] and the Times of India ^[2], which may indicate a difference in reporting between these outlets and others like CNN ^{[3] [4] [5]} and the BBC ^[3].
• The fact that some sources do not mention the shooter living with a transgender person does not necessarily mean it is false, as it could simply be a result of limited information or a focus on other aspects of the story ^{[3] [4] [5]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

A key piece of missing context is the reliability of the sources that support the claim, as well as the potential motivations behind reporting this information. For example, ^[1] and ^[1] cite senior-level FBI officials as the source of the information, but it is unclear whether these officials have confirmed this information publicly ^[1]. Additionally, the fact that ^[2] reports the name of the shooter's trans partner, Lance Twiggs, raises questions about how this information was obtained and whether it is accurate ^[2]. Alternative viewpoints may include the possibility that the shooter did not live with a transgender person, or that this information is not relevant to the story. However, without more information, it is difficult to say for certain.

• The sources that do not mention the shooter living with a transgender person may be focusing on other aspects of the story, such as the investigation into the shooting or the reaction from Charlie Kirk's supporters ^{[3] [4] [5]}.
• The fact that some sources support the claim while others do not may indicate a lack of clarity or confusion around the issue, which could be resolved with further reporting or confirmation from official sources ^{[1] [2]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading or incomplete, as it does not provide any context or evidence to support the claim that the shooter lived with a transgender person. Additionally, the fact that some sources support the claim while others do not may indicate a bias in reporting, with some outlets focusing on this aspect of the story while others do not. The sources that support the claim, such as Fox News ^[1] and the Times of India ^[2], may be motivated by a desire to report on the shooter's personal life or to advance a particular narrative, while the sources that do not mention this information, such as CNN ^{[3] [4] [5]}, may be focusing on other aspects of the story.

• The potential beneficiaries of this framing include outlets that support a particular narrative, such as Fox News ^[1], which may be able to attract viewers or readers by reporting on the shooter's personal life ^[1].
• The potential beneficiaries also include individuals or groups that may be able to advance their own agendas or interests by reporting on the shooter's personal life, such as LGBTQ+ advocacy groups or conservative organizations ^[2].