DNA found on a towel wrapped around the suspected firearm used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to the suspect in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Monday.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested in connection with the shooting of the right-wing influencer during an event at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.

The recovered bolt-action rifle and a screwdriver found on the rooftop from which the shot was fired bore forensic evidence linking Mr Robinson to the crime.

“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,” Mr Patel told Fox and Friends.

A formal charge is expected to be filed this week, although a motive has not yet been determined.

Mr Patel als

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