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Tyler Robinson’s DNA matched to scene of Charlie Kirk’s killing, FBI says

People hold candles and sing during a vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, DC, on September 14, 2025 [Rod Lamkey Jr/AP]

DNA evidence links the suspect in the assassination of conservative American activist Charlie Kirk last week to the scene of the crime, the director of the FBI has said.

DNA from a towel and a screwdriver recovered from the crime scene both match Tyler Robinson, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday.

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