President Trump has expressed confidence that the man suspected of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk is now in police custody, stating during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” that there is a “high degree of certainty” about the arrest.
Trump revealed that a pastor who knew the suspect well played a key role in aiding authorities leading to the arrest, with the suspect’s father becoming involved as a result of this connection.
The suspect, who federal investigators believe is responsible for the tragic assassination of Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, has not been publicly identified yet, and no motive for the killing has been disclosed.
During the interview, Trump expressed his hope that the suspect would face the death penalty, emphasizing the severity of the crime.
Law enforcement has recovered a Mauser .30-calibre, bolt-action rifle believed to be linked to the shooting, with further details expected to be revealed during a news conference scheduled by state and federal officials in Utah.
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