Suspect Tyler Robinson Said Charlie Kirk Was 'Full of Hate'

The Governor of Utah took the mic Friday with a dramatic statement, "We got him."

Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Robinson's dad reached out to a youth pastor, who contacted the U.S. Marshals with information that Robinson assassinated Charlie Kirk. As we reported, Robinson confessed to his dad, but was resisting turning himself in, and even threatened to kill himself. We're told Tyler finally agreed to surrender, and the dad contacted the youth pastor, who also works with the Marshals so he reached out to them.

Family told investigators Robinson had become more political recently, and when Charlie Kirk's planned appearance at Utah Valley University came up ... Robinson said Kirk was "full of hate" and "spreading hate."

During the news conference, authorities revealed some of the inscriptions on the bullet casings, which included "Hey fascist, catch," "Bella Ciao," and "If you read this you're gay, LMAO." As for the "Bella Ciao" reference ... it signifies the Italian resistance against the Nazis.

Investigators interviewed Robinson's roommate, which allowed them to see messages Tyler had sent to the roommate in a Discord chat ... and one of them included where Robinson had ditched a weapon. Specifically, he said the rifle would be wrapped in a towel and left in a bush.

Authorities confirmed the rifle was indeed found wrapped in a dark towel in a wooded area.

President Trump announced the major development Friday morning -- our sources say Tyler's father recognized his son from the photos spread online.

As you know ... the conservative activist was shot and killed Wednesday during his "The American Comeback" tour stop at UVU.