DNA evidence from a screwdriver and a towel that was wrapped around a discarded firearm matches the man charged with killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, according to Erica Knight, spokesperson for FBI Director Kash Patel.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested Thursday night, nearly two days after Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Kirk was about 20 minutes into his event when a single shot struck him in the neck.

Knight said the FBI is also investigating a note that stated, “I have the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m gonna take it.” She said the original note was destroyed, but forensic evidence and interviews confirmed its content.

“The suspect has not confessed and is refusing to cooperate,” Knight said. She added that others around hi

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