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He falsely confessed to being the shooter.
He falsely confessed to being the shooter.
What is happening?
George Zinn, 71, who falsely claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, is now facing four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
FBI agents reportedly discovered images of underage girls on his phone during the investigation.
Public outburst and viral arrest
Shortly after Kirk’s assassination, Zinn shouted, “I shot him, now shoot me,” prompting police to detain him.
The moment, captured on bodycam footage, quickly went viral.
Zinn was later charged with obstruction of justice for misleading authorities.
The real suspect
Authorities have since arrested Tyler Robinson, 22.
Prosecutors say Robinson is the actual gunman behind the shooting that took place at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.
Key DNA evidence links Robinson to the scene
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that DNA found on a towel wrapped around a rifle near the scene matched Robinson’s.
Additional forensic evidence also ties him to a screwdriver discovered on a nearby rooftop, believed to be the sniper’s perch.
Charlie Kirk fatally shot during campus speech
Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist, was gunned down while giving a talk at Utah Valley University.
The attack shocked the nation and intensified concerns about the rise in politically motivated violence across the United States.
Hatred and radical ideology
Investigators say Robinson harbored a deep hatred for Kirk and followed an extreme leftist ideology.
His online activity suggested increasing radicalization, with sources claiming he spent long hours browsing extremist content in hidden corners of the internet.
Governor: Shooter may have been radicalised online
Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed that friends and family of Robinson described him as isolated and immersed in dangerous online communities.
Authorities believe these influences may have contributed to his motive and planning.
Chilling note revealed before shooting
According to FBI Director Patel, Robinson left a note prior to the attack stating he had an “opportunity to take out Mr Kirk” and intended to do so.
Antifascist messages found on bullets
Investigators recovered bullets from the weapon used to kill Kirk. Some were engraved with political messages, including one casing that read: “Hey, fascist! Catch!”
Officials say the markings support the theory of ideological motivation behind the killing.
Robinson refuses to cooperate with police
Since his arrest, Robinson has remained silent and has not cooperated with investigators.
He has been charged with seven charges, including aggravated murder.
The prosecutor’s office said they will pursue the death penalty
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