Authorities say the person accused of fatally taking pictures conservative commentator Charlie Kirk believed the Turning Level USA chief was “filled with hate.”

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recognized the suspect as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident arrested Friday, Sept. 12, in Washington County, roughly 250 miles from the scene. Kirk, 31, was killed two days earlier whereas talking at a Turning Level USA rally at Utah Valley College in Orem.

Investigators consider Robinson fired from the roof of a constructing about 200 yards from the occasion, in line with regulation enforcement officers cited by the Related Press.

Cox stated Robinson both confessed or prompt to kin that he was answerable for the assault. One member of the family later contacted a good friend, who alerted the sheriff’s workplace.

Throughout a household dinner earlier than the taking pictures, Robinson allegedly introduced up Kirk’s go to to Utah Valley College. “They talked about why they didn’t like him and the viewpoints that he had,” Cox stated at a press convention. “The suspect stated that Kirk was filled with hate and spreading hate.”

Cox added that Robinson had grown more and more political lately and that investigators found inscriptions with political messages on bullet casings.

Officers confirmed Robinson was not a pupil at Utah Valley College. He was taken into custody with out incident and is predicted to face formal fees within the coming days.

The taking pictures sparked panic on the rally, the place attendees rushed for security as pictures rang out. The investigation stays ongoing as authorities proceed to look at Robinson’s actions and potential motives.