Alleged Charlie Kirk Killer’s DNA Discovered on Towel Wrapped Round Rifle, FBI Says

The suspected killer of Charlie Kirk is in much more sizzling water … as a result of there’s new DNA proof linking him to the crime in addition to a be aware written by him threatening to kill the conservative activist, in keeping with FBI Director Kash Patel.

Patel made an look Monday on “Fox & Buddies” and gave an replace on the investigation into the deadly taking pictures of Kirk final week as he was holding an occasion at Utah Valley College. In keeping with the FBI, Tyler Robinson used a rifle to fireside a single shot that hit Kirk within the neck whereas Charlie was onstage taking questions from the group.

TMZ reported Robinson’s dad acknowledged his son from suspect images launched by the FBI and he contacted a youth pastor who works with the U.S. Marshals, resulting in Tyler’s arrest.

On “Fox & Buddies,” Patel mentioned the investigators obtained a DNA match from the towel wrapped across the rifle Robinson ditched in a wooded space close to the crime scene.

Patel additionally mentioned the FBI obtained a DNA hit from a screwdriver discovered on the roof of a campus constructing the place Robinson fired the deadly shot.

What’s extra, Patel mentioned Tyler exchanged textual content messages with one other particular person, claiming he had the chance to “take out Charlie Kirk,” and he was “going to do it due to his hatred for what Charlie stood for.”

“Fox & Buddies” host Ainsley Earhardt requested Patel why the person texting with Robinson did not come ahead earlier than the taking pictures. Patel responded that the investigation is ongoing.