5 things to know about Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson
3. Officials investigate if anyone else knew the suspect planned to murder Charlie Kirk
During the Monday interview with Fox News, Bongino said that the authorities are investigating whether anyone else knew about the plan to assassinate Kirk, referencing a Monday announcement from FBI Director Kash Patel.
"Did they hear it and think it was some kind of a joke? That's what we're trying to find out now," the FBI deputy director stated. "But I promise you, if there is a larger network here, we're going to get that out to the public as soon as we can."
During a Monday appearance on Fox & Friends, Patel said that the bureau had reconstructed a message Robinson allegedly sent to another individual before the shooting. According to Patel, the message stated that he was going to "take out Charlie Kirk" and he was going to do it "because of his hatred for what Charlie stood for."
When asked why that person didn't say something, Patel said it was a "great question" and investigators don't "have an answer on that just yet."
In addition to the note, Patel said DNA was found on a towel that was wrapped around the firearm, as well as on a screwdriver that was found on the rooftop. He also stated that the FBI has gathered geographic data from cell towers that could be useful for prosecutors.
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