Spencer Cox said Sunday that the man arrested in connection with the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is “not cooperating” with authorities, days after he was booked into Utah County Jail.
The fatal shooting of Kirk, which occurred while he was speaking at a rally at Utah Valley University, has rattled the nation.
As many questions remain over the grisly killing, Cox said that official charges in the case are expected to be filed on Tuesday, “and there will be much more evidence and information available then.”
Cox also confirmed reports that investigators have interviewed Robinson’s roommate, who was described as a “romantic partner” and is transitioning from male to female.
“This partner has been incredibly cooperative, had no idea that this was happening, and is working with investigators right now,” Cox said on CNN.
Governor of Utah. Days after he was booked into Utah County Jail, Spencer Cox stated on Sunday that the man detained in relation to the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is “not cooperating” with authorities.
Although the suspect, Tyler Robinson, is not cooperating, Cox stated on ABC News’ “This Week” that “everyone around him is.”. “.”.
Following a manhunt that lasted over 30 hours and ended when a suspect’s family friend contacted authorities, the governor made these remarks after the 22-year-old was taken into custody on Friday.
The nation is in shock over Kirk’s death from a shooting that happened while he was speaking at a rally at Utah Valley University.
On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Cox stated, “There’s something wrong with you if your perception of America is not shaken right now.”. “..”.
“This is an outright attack on America,” he added.
An explanation for the murder is still being worked out by investigators. According to Cox, the suspect was an active participant in online culture and gaming.
On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Cox stated, “Friends have confirmed that there was that deep, dark internet, Reddit culture, and these other dark places of the internet, where this person was going deep.”. “,”.
That was what you saw on the casings. Although I was unaware of the meaning behind those inscriptions, they undoubtedly reflect the meme-ification that is taking place in our culture right now. “.
“Hey fascist! CATCH!” was one of the messages engraved on several casings discovered with the rifle that was purportedly used in the shooting.
On Sunday, the governor also affirmed a report from the New York Times that Robinson had spoken with people on the messaging app Discord following the shooting.
On ABC News, he stated, “All we can confirm is that those conversations definitely were happening, and they did not believe it was actually him.”.
He went on, “It was all joking until, until he, you know, until he admitted that it actually was him.”.
Cox stated that official charges in the case are anticipated to be filed on Tuesday, “and there will be much more evidence and information available then,” given the plethora of unanswered questions surrounding the gruesome murder. “.
“Everyone who knows him, we’re interviewing them all, and we’re trying to find out more about what that motive was,” he stated.
Cox also confirmed that Robinson’s roommate, who was described as a “romantic partner” and is changing from male to female, has been interviewed by investigators.
Cox stated on CNN, “This partner has been incredibly cooperative, had no idea that this was happening, and is working with investigators right now.”.
