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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Cockburn

Suspect, 71, claiming to be Charlie Kirk shooter so assassin could escape charged with having images of child sex abuse

A 71-year-old audience member present when Charlie Kirk was shot dead shouted at a police officer, “I shot him, now shoot me”, in a bid to give the real shooter more time to escape, police have said.

New police documents obtained by news outlet Fox13 allege that the man, named as George Zinn, drew police focus in the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s shooting, which led to him being charged with obstruction of justice. Authorities have also charged Zinn with four counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

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