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Man falsely claimed he shot Kirk to distract from real gunman, police say

Man falsely claimed he shot Kirk to distract from real gunman, police say

Summary

A man named George Zinn falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University to help the real suspect escape. Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as the primary suspect in the killing of Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator. Zinn faces charges of obstruction of justice and possession of child sex abuse material.

Key Facts

  • Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University on September 10.
  • George Zinn, 71, falsely confessed to being the shooter to distract police from the real gunman.
  • Tyler Robinson, age 22, is the main suspect in Kirk’s killing.
  • Zinn faces charges of obstruction of justice and possession of child sexual abuse images.
  • Police found more than 20 illegal images on Zinn’s devices.
  • A judge ordered that Zinn be held without bail and labeled him a danger to the community.
  • Zinn is known for causing disruptions at public events and has a history of minor crimes.

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