Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m going to take it. ”DNA on the trigger of the rifle that killed Kirk also matched that of Tyler Robinson, said Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said in announcing the charges in...
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