Patel: DNA Found With Weapon Linked to Alleged Kirk Assassin
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that DNA linked to the weapon authorities believe was used in the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk matches that of the suspected assassin. Patel made the announcement…
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that DNA linked to the weapon authorities believe was used in the Assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk matches that of the suspected assassin.
Patel made the announcement Monday morning on “Fox & Friends,” per the Daily Wire.
Patel gave an update on the investigation into Kirk’s Assassination Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. He said DNA taken from a towel that was wrapped around the alleged murder weapon — a rifle — matched that of Tyler Robinson, 22, who has been arrested for killing Kirk.
“I can report today that the DNA hits from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and the DNA on the screwdriver are positively processed for the suspect in custody,” Patel said.