Old Man Who Falsely Claimed He Shot Kirk

False Confession Causes Chaos

Police say 71-year-old activist George Zinn falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk during the

Utah Valley University event. “I shot him, now shoot me,”

Zinn shouted before being arrested without a weapon.

He later admitted he only wanted to “draw attention from the real shooter.”

Disruption and Charge

Zinn’s actions confused officers and the crowd, slowing the investigation.

He is now charged with obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony.

Known locally as a political “gadfly,” Zinn has a history of odd behavior and past arrests.

Focus on Real Suspect

Authorities confirmed the actual shooter is 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who fled for 33 hours before his father convinced him to surrender.

Robinson reportedly told his father he planned to kill himself.

Evidence and Motive

FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson texted a friend that he was “going to do it” and later confirmed his DNA was found on items tied to the assassination.