Charlie Kirk's alleged killer's transgender partner cooperates with the investigation, FBI officials say
Officials said text messages and other communications between Tyler Robinson and his partner helped agents track his location.
Tyler Robinson
Senior FBI officials reported that Tyler Robinson, fingered as responsible for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was living with his transgender partner in an apartment in Saint George, Utah. As explained to Fox News, the individual - a man transitioning to a woman - maintains full cooperation with authorities and faces no charges related to the case.
Cooperation key to locating suspect
Officials said text messages and other communications between Robinson and his partner helped agents track his location. In the raid, the FBI seized computers and other devices from the home, which were sent to Quantico headquarters for extensive analysis.
A spokesman for the agency, without referring directly to the couple, stated that a record number of leads are being followed and assured that every link will be thoroughly investigated to bring those responsible to justice.
The sequence of the attack
Witnesses said that moments before the attack, Kirk answered questions from the audience about shootings committed by transgender people and about gun violence in general. Minutes later he was gunned down.
Surrender to the authorities
A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital that Robinson's father recognized his son in surveillance footage released on orders from FBI Director Kash Patel during the intense search that spanned 33 hours.
When the suspect arrived at his father's home, he expressed desires to commit suicide. The man sought guidance from a religious minister before turning himself in to authorities.
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