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The suspect is a 22‑year‑old man from Utah, identified as Tyler Robinson. AP News+2People.com+2
President Donald Trump said during a Fox News interview that with “a high degree of certainty” the suspect is in custody. https://www.kxii.com+2Reuters+2
Trump also said that the suspect was turned in by someone very close to him—a minister involved in law enforcement helped facilitate that. AP News+2https://www.kxii.com+2
A law enforcement official confirmed the suspect’s name to the Associated Press. AP News+1
Authorities found a .30‑caliber Mauser bolt‑action rifle in a wooded area. They also recovered bullet casings, some with inscriptions (e.g. “hey fascist! catch!”) on them. https://www.newschannel6now.com+3AP News+3People.com+3
The suspect allegedly made references to political opposition to Kirk in communications (including via a family contact). AP News+1

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