Investigation Update on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Reports indicate that, following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at the University of Utah on Wednesday, a man claimed to be the shooter. This individual told law enforcement at the scene that he had shot Kirk, but police documents suggest he was merely distracted from identifying the real gunman.

Amid the confusion, an eyewitness shared video footage showing an elderly man, George Zinn, being handcuffed and escorted from the area. Initial speculations centered around Zinn being the shooter, but he later asserted to police that he wasn’t the real gunman. Instead, he allegedly claimed his earlier confession was an attempt to “get attention from the actual shooter.”

Zinn reportedly approached officers shortly after the incident, exclaiming, “I shot him.” However, when asked about the weapon, he refrained from providing any information. Local reports indicate that he kept insisting, “I just shot him.”

Upon arriving at the police station, Zinn requested an attorney and denied any responsibility for Kirk’s shooting. He later explained that his initial comments were made to draw attention to the true shooter, stating he “wanted to be a martial artist” for the victim.

Authorities noted that Zinn’s claims disrupted the investigation, wasting valuable resources. The FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, addressed the situation, stating that the suspect has since been taken into custody. Approximately 33 hours after Kirk’s death, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested for his alleged involvement in the assassination. Notably, no connection was discovered between Robinson and Zinn, who now faces additional charges for obstructing justice.