FBI finds DNA at Kirk shooting scene matching suspect Robinson

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2025.09.16 10:29

US authorities release photo of suspect in Kirk's killing. (FBI Salt Lake City)

According to CCTV News, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Sept. 15 (local time) that DNA found at the scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches that of the suspect, Tyler James Robinson.

Tyler James Robinson. (Utah Governor's Office)

Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The suspected shooter, Robinson, was arrested on Sept. 11 and is currently in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 16.

On the day of the incident, Kirk was distributing "Make America Great Again (MAGA)" hats at Utah Valley University. (AP)

Kirk was a co-founder of "Turning Point USA," a conservative non-profit organization, and one of the most influential social media personalities in US President Donald Trump's supporter base.