President Donald Trump announced Friday on Fox and Friends that authorities have, “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him,” taken into custody the suspect wanted in the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Trump made the remarks in a Fox News interview, signaling a possible breakthrough after days of an intense manhunt.
BREAKING: President Trump on Charlie Kirk suspected assassin: “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody.” pic.twitter.com/wAAGegrrWI
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NBC News, citing five senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter, reported the suspect is 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. The FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety had released surveillance footage Thursday night showing the man fleeing a rooftop sniper’s nest on Utah Valley University’s campus. Law enforcement has not yet formally confirmed Trump’s or NBC’s report.
The DX Brief
- President Trump: “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have him” in custody
- NBC News: suspect identified as 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson
- Suspect accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during Utah Valley University event
- FBI released video Thursday of suspect fleeing rooftop sniper’s nest
- Investigators had offered $100,000 reward and sought public tips
- No official confirmation yet from law enforcement on arrest claim
