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Charlie Kirk Murder/ Suspect's DNA Found at the Scene

2025-09-15 18:35:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Charlie Kirk Murder/ Suspect's DNA Found at the Scene

DNA found on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has matched the suspect in custody, the FBI director said Monday.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday. A bolt-action rifle was found near the scene of the shooting and a screwdriver was found on the roof from where the fatal shot was fired.

"I can report today that DNA traces from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and DNA on the screwdriver have tested positive for the suspect in custody," Kash Patel told Fox and Friends.

A formal indictment is expected this week. The motive has not yet been determined.

The FBI director, who has faced intense scrutiny over his handling of the case, also referred to a note discovered at the suspects' home, which talked about "murdering" Kirk.

"It's basically saying... 'I have the opportunity to kill Charlie Kirk,' and I will take into account that that note was written before the shooting and even though it was destroyed, we have found forensic evidence of the note," he said.

According to a Utah County Sheriff's Office inmate record obtained by the BBC, Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and use of a heavy firearm.

The major revelation comes after Utah Governor Spencer Cox said Sunday that Robinson, who was persuaded to surrender by his father, had refused to cooperate 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 assisted in the investigation.

Vice President JD Vance has announced that he will host Monday's episode of Kirk's podcast in a tribute to his friend and early Trump ally.

Kirk became nationally known as a polarizing figure in the US after helping to found Turning Point USA, a right-wing political youth group.

The father of two was part of the American Homecoming Tour, visiting several university campuses across the US to speak to college students when he was shot./ CNA, translated by BBC





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