I. Introduction
On Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, conservative political commentator, podcaster, debater, and public intellectual Charlie Kirk was shot to death at an event in Utah.
Twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested, and is currently the prime suspect. Utah police confidently proclaimed "We got him".
However, several other people, aside from Robinson, were apprehended, or suspected by police and/or researchers, at various times since Kirk was shot. In fact, there are at least ten other suspects - or suspected origin points of the bullet that killed Kirk - in addition to Tyler Robinson.
On Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, conservative political commentator, podcaster, debater, and public intellectual Charlie Kirk was shot to death at an event in Utah.
Twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested, and is currently the prime suspect. Utah police confidently proclaimed "We got him".
However, several other people, aside from Robinson, were apprehended, or suspected by police and/or researchers, at various times since Kirk was shot. In fact, there are at least ten other suspects - or suspected origin points of the bullet that killed Kirk - in addition to Tyler Robinson.
II. First Six Suspects, Persons of Interest, and Possible Origin Points of the Bullet
1. George Zinn
The first person arrested by police was George Zinn, a seventy-one-year-old bald white man, who reportedly tried to "distract" police, after the shooting, by shouting that he was the one who did it.
Police said they released Zinn after they had "determined" (without a trial) that Zinn was not the shooter.
Rumors have circulated, alleging that Zinn gave a talk regarding September 11th, and reported suspicious activity to the police, at the 2013 Boston Marathon (which was bombed).
Zinn is reportedly a Jewish-American. On September 16th or 17th, rumors that Zinn possessed child sexual abuse images on his phone, began circulating online.
Police said they released Zinn after they had "determined" (without a trial) that Zinn was not the shooter.
Rumors have circulated, alleging that Zinn gave a talk regarding September 11th, and reported suspicious activity to the police, at the 2013 Boston Marathon (which was bombed).
Zinn is reportedly a Jewish-American. On September 16th or 17th, rumors that Zinn possessed child sexual abuse images on his phone, began circulating online.
2. Michael Mallinson
Some people interested in the story subsequently identified the bald older white man, wearing glasses, who was arrested at the Kirk event, as Michael Mallinson, a registered Democrat. But it's possible that this identification was inaccurate, due to the similar appearance between Mallinson and Zinn.
3. "Rat-Face Guy" with Sunglasses and Hat
3. "Rat-Face Guy" with Sunglasses and Hat
Another white man - this one younger and wearing sunglasses - was filmed in the area at the time. The infographic below will refer to him as "Rat-Face Guy", since his name is not known.
4. Tyler Robinson
4. Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson, age twenty-two, is currently in custody, and is the prime suspect in Kirk's murder.
Robinson's support of Trump during the 2020 election was noted during Kirk's memorial services. Robinson evidently began supporting the Democratic Socialists of America some time in the past four years.
Robinson allegedly confessed to the murder on the social media application Discord, saying "It was me at UVU yesterday", two hours before he was apprehended on the evening of Thursday, September 11th (although some have suggested that such a confession, posted online, could easily be faked). In this supposedly real "confession", Robinson ostensibly stated that the second person arrested, after George Zinn, was someone with "similar clothes"; although it's not clear whether Robinson meant that the second arrestee was dressed like Zinn or dressed like Robinson. The full quote read, "they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing".
The notion that Robinson is guilty, as charged, has prompted speculation that possible motivations for the shooting may have included Robinson's sexuality, his romantic relationship with a male-to-female transgender or transsexual "furry", homophobia or internalized homophobia, and/or a possible desire to protect or avenge his trans significant other.
5. Kirk's Bodyguard (in Dark Shirt)
Robinson's support of Trump during the 2020 election was noted during Kirk's memorial services. Robinson evidently began supporting the Democratic Socialists of America some time in the past four years.
Robinson allegedly confessed to the murder on the social media application Discord, saying "It was me at UVU yesterday", two hours before he was apprehended on the evening of Thursday, September 11th (although some have suggested that such a confession, posted online, could easily be faked). In this supposedly real "confession", Robinson ostensibly stated that the second person arrested, after George Zinn, was someone with "similar clothes"; although it's not clear whether Robinson meant that the second arrestee was dressed like Zinn or dressed like Robinson. The full quote read, "they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing".
The notion that Robinson is guilty, as charged, has prompted speculation that possible motivations for the shooting may have included Robinson's sexuality, his romantic relationship with a male-to-female transgender or transsexual "furry", homophobia or internalized homophobia, and/or a possible desire to protect or avenge his trans significant other.
5. Kirk's Bodyguard (in Dark Shirt)
Two other suspects in Kirk's murder were standing on the stage with him. One was his bodyguard, or one of his bodyguards. This man was wearing a dark-colored shirt - of either black or gray or perhaps dark green - and was holding either a cell phone or a pistol. He stood to Kirk's right, and slightly behind him, when Kirk was shot. Some researchers believe that this man shot Kirk discreetly, with his right hand (and the gun) tucked behind his left elbow.
6. "White T-Shirt Guy" (on Stage with Kirk)
6. "White T-Shirt Guy" (on Stage with Kirk)
The other person on stage with Kirk, who may have shot him, was an older white man wearing a white T-shirt, standing behind Kirk and to his right.
III. Five More Suspects, Persons of Interest, and Possible Origin Points of the Bullet
Since this article was originally published - on the evening of September 15th - more information about more possible shooters, in addition to the original six - has come out.
III. Five More Suspects, Persons of Interest, and Possible Origin Points of the Bullet
Since this article was originally published - on the evening of September 15th - more information about more possible shooters, in addition to the original six - has come out.
7. Someone Behind Kirk, Under the Tent
Some people studying Kirk's murder have suggested that cameras behind Kirk, which were pointed at him and his audience, were moved or removed, in order to avoid filming the shooter and the source of the bullet. Those who believe this, think it means that Kirk was shot, from behind, by someone standing under the tent with him.
8. A Cameraman Using a Camera Disguised as a Gun
Other theories hold that Kirk was shot by a cameraman, using a camera which was disguised as a gun.
9. The Microphone Kirk Was Holding (Disguised as a Gun?)
Some believe Kirk's microphone was actually a gun, and fired the fatal bullet.
10. The Drone Hovering Over the Event
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11. A Sniper on the Roof Nearby
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The following video purports to show a sniper on the roof nearby the Kirk event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot0HY3Gq4Aw
12. "Tyler Robinson" (Maybe Not the Same Guy?)
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Still others believe that Kirk's death was faked, and that he is still alive.
IV. The Path of the Bullet, and Locations of the Entry and Exit Wounds
When Kirk was shot, his upper body appeared to move backwards, against his chair, and then he slumped down to his left. Parts of his shirt and head went slightly upwards as the bullet entered.
It's not clear whether Kirk's slump to his left was caused by the bullet coming from his right, or whether he simply fell to his left as the consequence of gravity. That's why the bullet most likely came from somewhere in front of Kirk, and possibly to the right. The bullet may have come from straight-on, but if it did come from one direction or the other, then it more than likely came from the right rather than the left.
Based on this information, the entry wound would have to be somewhere in either the front, front-right, or (somewhat less likely) the right side of Kirk's body; while the exit wound would have to be on his left and/or his back.
Although an image was produced, of Kirk's body in his casket, with his neck bandaged, and a circle of red blood in the front-center of his neck, this image has been determined to have been created by artificial intelligence (A.I.).
The video of Kirk being shot seems to indicate that the bullet exited near the left jugular vein in his neck. Researchers are still debating whether the bullet exited the back of his neck, or through the left side of his neck, or somewhere in between.
It's also possible that the person who shot Kirk was standing in the tent area behind him, which would create an entry wound in the back of the neck and an exit wound in the front.
This only represents my own personal opinion and assessment regarding the trajectory of the bullet. I have posted the text above before watching the following video, which contains another person's perspective regarding the path that the bullet took:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltakvGyzfZs
It's also possible that the person who shot Kirk was standing in the tent area behind him, which would create an entry wound in the back of the neck and an exit wound in the front.
This only represents my own personal opinion and assessment regarding the trajectory of the bullet. I have posted the text above before watching the following video, which contains another person's perspective regarding the path that the bullet took:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltakvGyzfZs
IV. Conclusion
An Instagram user named "Elite AF Wellness" commented, with concern, on the lack of public transparency into the post-mortem examination (i.e., autopsy) and the certificate of death.
That video can be viewed at the following address:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOov23ZDxFr/?igsh=eW9hc2sxcHdydWl1
It seems that many questions may be left unanswered long after Kirk is buried.
That video can be viewed at the following address:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOov23ZDxFr/?igsh=eW9hc2sxcHdydWl1
It seems that many questions may be left unanswered long after Kirk is buried.
I am sharing the information above, and the image below, with the hopes that it will aid in the investigation into Kirk's murder, and provide for a more complete consideration of any and all possible suspects and/or persons of interest, no matter how unlikely it seems that each of them were involved.
I also share this in hopes that the public will refrain from jumping to conclusions about the motivation and political affiliation of criminal suspects long before it can be determined whom else is suspected and what their names are.
V. Infographic of Eleven Suspects
I also share this in hopes that the public will refrain from jumping to conclusions about the motivation and political affiliation of criminal suspects long before it can be determined whom else is suspected and what their names are.
V. Infographic of Eleven Suspects
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Infographic created, article written, and published
on September 15th, 2025.
Originally posted under the title
"Who Killed Charlie Kirk?: Photographs of All Six Suspects and Persons of Interest in the Shooting".
Edited and expanded, and title changed,
on September 17th, 2025.
Edited and expanded on September 18th, 2025.
Originally posted under the title
"Who Killed Charlie Kirk?: Photographs of All Six Suspects and Persons of Interest in the Shooting".
Edited and expanded, and title changed,
on September 17th, 2025.
Edited and expanded on September 18th, 2025.
