It has been confirmed that DNA on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to Tyler Robinson, the suspected 22-year-old who was arrested over the death of the right-wing influencer at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to the director of the FBI.
A bolt-action rifle was recovered near the shooting, and a screwdriver was found on the roof from where the fatal shot was fired.
“I can report today that the DNA hits from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and the DNA on the screwdriver are positively processed for the suspect in custody,” Kash Patel told Fox and Friends.
He added that a formal charge is expected this week. A motive has yet to be determined.
The FBI director who has been facing scrutiny over his handling of the case, also referenced a note that was discovered at the suspects home, which vowed “take out” Kirk.
It’s “basically saying… ‘I have the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk’, and I’m going to take it that note was written before the shooting,” said Patel.
He added, “even though it has been destroyed, we have found forensic evidence of the note”.
According to a Utah County Sheriff inmate booking sheet obtained by the BBC, Robinson is accused of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm.
The breakthrough comes after the governor of Utah, Spencer Cox, said on Sunday that Robinson – who had been persuaded to surrender by his father – had been refusing to co-operate with investigators and had not confessed to carrying out the shooting.
Cox added that Robinson’s roommate and partner, who is believed to be transgender had been helping with the investigation. Vice President JD Vance has announced he will host Monday’s episode of Kirk’s podcast in a tribute to his friend and long-time Trump ally
Source: gitficonline.com