The man suspected of killing right–wing activist Charlie Kirk has been taken into custody and named as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
Speaking to Fox News, U.S. president Donald Trump said: “Somebody very close to him turned him in.”
The person was involved with law enforcement, but was a person of faith, a minister, and brought him to a U.S. Marshal who was fantastic. They drove into the police headquarters, and he’s there now.
“We have the person that we think is the person we’re looking for,” Trump added.
The gunman fired a single, fatal shot, killing Kirk during an appearance at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Police say they believe the shooter fired from a rooftop up to 200 yards (180 meters) away, hitting Kirk in the neck.
Video footage showed a figure running across a roof at the university, then jumping to the ground and making his way off campus towards some trees–apparently the location where a high–powered bolt–action rifle was recovered.
