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The inscriptions on bullet casings recovered in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk were messages referencing internet memes, video games, and anti-fascist themes

. Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced the arrest of Tyler Robinson in connection with the September 2025 shooting and described the custom engravings found on the ammunition.

The messages reportedly etched into the bullet casings include:

"Hey fascist! Catch! ↑ → ↓↓↓": This phrase combines a political taunt with a reference to the video game Helldivers 2. The arrows represent the input code for a powerful "Eagle 500kg bomb" in the game, which some have noted is comically excessive.

"Notices bulges OwO what's this?": This phrase has roots in internet culture and is associated with the "furry roleplaying" community, often used ironically.

"Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao": This is a line from "Bella Ciao," an Italian folk song that became an anthem for the anti-fascist resistance during World War II.

"If you read this, you are gay LMAO": This is a homophobic phrase derived from internet meme culture.