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Lelouch didn't sincerely feel at fault for anything he said was his fault to Suzaku. He was taking the easy, child's way out and simply telling Suzaku what he thought he wanted to hear. We already know Lelouch blames Geass, not himself, for Euphy's death, and we also know he blames Rolo (and Geass) specifically for Shirley's death, yet he made up reasons HE did those things "intentionally" because it was easer than actually facing whatever repercussions telling the truth might get him. Suzaku was able to see through it, though, and pitied/understood him enough to let Lelouch do his lying and hold up the lie of the ruthless Zero to the end.
As for Lelouch being at fault for Shirley, yes it was his fault indirectly, because his arrogance made him decide to try and control the enemy assassin rather than just eliminate him like one normally does to an enemy. The fact of the matter is Lelouch's actions as Zero caused Shirley's death, even if others were responsible as well. And this is what Suzaku is always angry about: Lelouch carries on his Zero role regardless of how many unrelated people get hurt in the collateral damage, both from explosions and otherwise. I personally wouldn't lose that much sleep over Shirley's death in Lelouch's position because of how indirect the fault is and how pretty much unforeseeable it was, but since Lelouch was in love with Shirley, well... there you go.
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