The suspect arrested in the fatal shooting Charlie Kirk had an “obsession” with the conservative influencer, based on the alleged shooter’s digital footprint, FBI Co-Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Monday on Fox News.
Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah native, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
Investigators also interviewed a family member of Robinson who said the suspect had “become more political in recent years,” Cox said.
After the shooting, the suspect traveled to the other side of the building, jumped off and fled off-campus into a neighborhood, Mason said.
On Friday, Erika Kirk, the conservative commentator’s wife, said “no one will ever forget my husband’s name.”
On Fox News Monday, FBI Co-Deputy Director Dan Bongino stated that the suspect in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk had a “obsession” with the conservative influencer, according to the alleged shooter’s digital path.
Kirk was shot and killed by Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah native, on September at an event held at Utah Valley University. 10.
According to Bongino, the suspect seemed to have displayed “multiple warning signs.”. “..”.
On Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom,” Bongino stated, “I think coworkers said he had detached himself when the topic of politics came up and walked away.”. “,”.
In reference to online conversations Robinson allegedly had about Kirk, Bongino stated that they are investigating whether anyone knew the shooting could occur and failed to notify authorities.
“Did they do it? He told Fox News, “We’re trying to find out now if you heard it and thought it was a joke. “We will inform the public as soon as possible if there is a wider network here. “.”.
Additionally, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed on “Fox and Friends” that DNA identified on a screwdriver and at the crime scene, specifically on the towel wrapped around the gun used in the shooting, connects Robinson to the conservative influencer’s murder.
According to probable cause documents, Robinson was arrested last week and taken to the Utah County Jail on charges of felony firearm discharge, aggravated murder, and obstruction of justice.
According to Utah Governor, Robison’s charging documents should be filed early this week. On Friday, Spencer Cox said.
Authorities released photos of Robinson, and his father recognized him, leading to Robinson’s arrest, Cox said Friday. Robinson, 22, initially refused his father’s request to turn himself in, but subsequently changed his mind, according to officials.
A youth pastor, who is also a U, was then called by the father. A. Marshalls task force leader. The officer suggested that Robinson remain where he was. The FBI was subsequently informed of this.
Cox expressed gratitude to Robinson’s family for “doing the right thing.”. “,”.
Detectives also spoke with Robinson’s relative, who claimed the suspect had “become more political in recent years,” according to Cox.
The family member told investigators about a recent incident in which Robinson attended dinner and mentioned Kirk’s impending visit to Utah Valley University while speaking with another family member. They discussed his opinions and the reasons behind their dislike of him.
President Donald Trump stated that Robinson ought to be executed when he revealed on “Fox & Friends” Friday that the alleged shooter was in custody.
Trump remarked of Cox, “You have the death penalty in Utah, and a good governor there, I have gotten to know him.”. “The governor is right to be adamant about the death penalty in this case. “.
According to officials, they were able to track the suspect’s movements and had “good” video footage of the alleged shooter before apprehending him.
Around 11:52 a.m. on the day of the shooting. M. The suspect entered the Orem campus, went through the stairwells to the building’s roof close to the outdoor event site, and then opened fire on Kirk, Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said last week.
A single shot struck Kirk at around 12:20 p.m. M. and brought to a hospital, where, according to authorities, he was declared dead.
Mason claimed that the suspect fled off-campus into a neighborhood after traveling to the opposite side of the building and jumping off.
Erika Kirk, the wife of the conservative commentator, stated on Friday that “my husband’s name will never be forgotten.”. “.”.
“You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife, the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” Erika Kirk said in her first post-mortal statement on Friday.
Luke Barr of ABC News helped with this story.
