FBI Investigates Social Media Accounts for Foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk Assassination Attempt

The FBI is investigating social media accounts, linked to LGBT subcultures, for potential foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk's September 10 assassination attempt.

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The FBI is investigating seven social media accounts for potential foreknowledge of the September 10 assassination attempt on conservative leader Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

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These accounts, primarily linked to transgender individuals or LGBT subcultures, reportedly referenced the assassination date in advance and followed the alleged gunman's transgender partner.

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Posts mentioning Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk's death were deleted shortly after the event, prompting the FBI's investigation into archived content.

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While posts referenced Kirk's death, the investigation has found no evidence of a direct conspiracy between the social media account holders and alleged gunman Tyler Robinson.

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DNA evidence, confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, links Tyler Robinson to the shooting through items found near the crime scene and at Utah Valley University.

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