George Zinn, a 71-year-old political agitator, falsely confessed to shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Authorities say he lied to distract police and allow the real gunman, Tyler Robinson, to escape. Zinn now faces charges of obstruction of justice and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Newly released court documents show that Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, confessed through text messages to his partner, writing “I had enough of his hatred.” Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty as evidence mounts, including DNA linking Robinson to the murder weapon.
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist assassinated in Utah, was remembered by Trump’s aide Peter Navarro as “the greatest political organizer in 50 years” who “could have been President.” Trump announced Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is refusing to cooperate with investigators. Authorities are searching for a motive, examining bullet casings engraved with political and meme-like messages, Discord communications, and Robinson’s relationship with a transgender roommate.
Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made bizarre Discord claims about a “doppelganger,” left cryptic engravings on bullets including “Bella Ciao,” and was turned in by his own father. The case has shocked the U.S. and raised alarms about political violence, online radicalization, and distorted protest symbols.
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University, his widow Erika Kirk delivered an emotional statement. She vowed to preserve his legacy, thanked supporters, honored his devotion to faith and family, and promised to expand Turning Point USA’s mission.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University. Rumors swirled that his wife Erika and their two children were with him, but reports remain unconfirmed. Here’s what we know about the tragic shooting, eyewitness accounts, the suspect, and the confusion surrounding his family’s presence.