Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested

U.S. authorities have named the person they believe shot and killed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as Tyler Robinson

SUSPECT: Tyler Robinson, 22, caught after family member reached out to family friend, who contacted sheriff’s office with information that Robinson had confessed to them

WEAPON: Imported Mauser. 30-06 bolt-action rifle recovered by FBI in wooded area, wrapped in a towel

Several cartridges, including spent round in rifle’s chamber, also foundInscriptions found on bullet casings include: “Hey fascist! Catch!” and “o bella ciao, bella ciao”

Shot fired from roof of Losee Center
Charlie Kirk shot while addressing crowd of 3,000 people
Shooter runs across roof and drops to ground before running into wooded area

UTAH
UTAH VALLEY
UNIVERSITY
Wooded area
Campus Drive
North
60 miles
100km
Salt Lake City
Utah Valley University

Robinson taken into custody in St. George
U.S.
Utah

Source: Reuters
Pictures: Google Earth, Getty Images, Utah Governor’s Office
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