FBI Director Kash Patel released a statement on Sunday, vowing he will leave no stone unturned in the FBI’s investigation into the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Authorities have arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who they believe shot Kirk from the rooftop of another building on the college campus where Kirk was speaking to a large crowd at the outdoor event. A trove of evidence has been collected, including text messages where Robinson admitted the murder to his roommate. In addition, Robinson reportedly admitted his actions to his parents, who convinced him to turn himself in.
However, many are still speculating about the source behind the murder, and offering additional theories on how it may have happened.
Patel’s statement reads:
As the Director of the FBI, I am committed to ensuring the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is thorough and exhaustive, pursuing every lead to its conclusion.
The full weight of America’s law enforcement agencies are actively following the evidence that has emerged, but our efforts extend beyond initial findings. We are examining every facet of this assassination.
We are meticulously investigating theories and questions, including the location from where the shot was taken, the possibility of accomplices, the text message confession and related conversations, Discord chats, the angle of the shot and bullet impact, how the weapon was transported, hand gestures observed as potential “signals” near Charlie at the time of his assassination, and visitors to the alleged shooter’s residence in the hours and days leading up to September 10, 2025.
Some details are known today, while others are still being pursued to ensure every possibility is considered. Our primary focus is to complete this investigation and deliver justice. To protect the integrity of the investigation and subsequent prosecution, we cannot release every piece of information we have to the public right now. We will ensure every question is addressed at the appropriate moment.
Regarding specific details, such as questions about the plane that allegedly turned off its transponder after departing from an airport near the assassination site, we can share updates when answers are confirmed. After interviews with the pilot and consultation with the FAA, we determined the transponder was not turned off. Incomplete flight data in rural areas caused the apparent gap.
The entire FBI mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk. We will not rest until justice is served, and our investigation into this assassination will continue until every question is answered.
As the Director of the FBI, I am committed to ensuring the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is thorough and exhaustive, pursuing every lead to its conclusion.
The full weight of America’s law enforcement agencies are actively following the evidence that has…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 21, 2025
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