Trump says suspect in custody in killing of Charlie Kirk

[GoldenBoy89]

Technically, his dad (a cop) convinced him to turn himself in. So the "let cops be cops" thing is kinda accurate in a twisted way.

That must have been an awkward talk at the dinner table.

 

[Hentenza]

That must have been an awkward talk at the dinner table.

I can’t even begin to understand the pain that his family feels because of his actions. And in addition to the pain, because it is their son, they are going to have to deal with the aggressive media and hurtful comments. They are in for a long, painful ride.

 

[NxNW]

What does illegal look like? Wow, transphobia and racism in one short sentence. Nicely done.

The Supreme Court said that non-whites look illegal.

 

[Chesterton]

The Supreme Court said that non-whites look illegal.

That's not what the court said, and you know it. Regardless, that doesn't answer my question.

 

[Sif]

The suspect, Tyler Robinson, is now in police custody. Some of the article mention him "becoming more political" over time and a family member stated Tyler accused Kirk of being "full of hate and spreading hate."

Accuse someone of spreading hate and then shoot them. Makes no sense to me.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

I don't fault the FBI or local authorities making premature arrest nor do I think it took too long.

Arrests, no. Premature announcements before they have all the facts seems unprofessional.

 

[GoldenBoy89]

I can’t even begin to understand the pain that his family feels because of his actions. And in addition to the pain, because it is their son, they are going to have to deal with the aggressive media and hurtful comments. They are in for a long, painful ride.

It’s horrible. This kid ruined so many lives so needlessly.

 

[wing2000]

Arrests, no. Premature announcements before they have all the facts seems unprofessional.

A symptom of our impatient society and an administration that has no respect for professionalism.

 

[Servus]

If I was a betting man I would've put money on the shooter being a college age white dude. Just like Trump's shooter, and most of all the other shooters. Although I wondered about it being a trained sniper too, considering it was such a percision singe shot.

Maybe after this and Luigi Mangione, it will be clear that assassins will very likely be identified via cameras.

 

[Servus]

Arrests, no. Premature announcements before they have all the facts seems unprofessional.

The announcements have been "suspect in custody". Which has been 100% accurate all three times.

 

[wing2000]

The announcements have been "suspect in custody". Which has been 100% accurate all three times.

...I was watching the news conference live...

The Director of the FBI takes the stage after the Utah governor speaks. His first words:

"This is what happens when you let cops be cops."

[....when has the nation ever not let "cops by cops" in this context? ]

 

[Hentenza]

Arrests, no. Premature announcements before they have all the facts seems unprofessional.

A symptom of our impatient society and an administration that has no respect for professionalism.

Maybe this will help to understand the announcements.

“President Donald Trump on Friday said that a suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination had been captured, ending a tense two-day manhunt after the FBI had circulated video and images of the suspect but withheld his name.

Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the strategy was intentional — designed to protect both the investigation and public safety — and it mirrored the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing probe.

Pack said withholding the suspect’s identity can help generate stronger public tips by focusing attention on confirmed images rather than unverified names.”

FBI running 'same playbook' as Boston Marathon bombing in Kirk killer manhunt, retired agent explains

A retired FBI supervisory special agent said that FBI was running the same playbook as the Boston Marathon bombing in the search for Charlie Kirk's killer.

www.foxnews.com

Maybe the announcements served the same function from an investigative perspective.

 

[Hentenza]

If I was a betting man I would've put money on the shooter being a college age white dude. Just like Trump's shooter, and most of all the other shooters. Although I wondered about it being a trained sniper too, considering it was such a percision singe shot.

The shooter has been identified as a 22 year old college age white man unless you think that this guy is not the shooter.

Maybe after this and Luigi Mangione, it will be clear that assassins will very likely be identified via cameras.

That’s for sure. Between cameras and cell phones there is not many places where they can hide.

 

[wing2000]

Maybe this will help to understand the announcements.

“President Donald Trump on Friday said that a suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination had been captured, ending a tense two-day manhunt after the FBI had circulated video and images of the suspect but withheld his name.

Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the strategy was intentional — designed to protect both the investigation and public safety — and it mirrored the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing probe.

Pack said withholding the suspect’s identity can help generate stronger public tips by focusing attention on confirmed images rather than unverified names.”

FBI running 'same playbook' as Boston Marathon bombing in Kirk killer manhunt, retired agent explains

A retired FBI supervisory special agent said that FBI was running the same playbook as the Boston Marathon bombing in the search for Charlie Kirk's killer.

www.foxnews.com

Maybe the announcements served the same function from an investigative perspective.

Sure, I can understand the strategy of withholding a name. Normally, especially within the early part of the investigation, announcements are left to the lead investigative authorities (FBI, local law enforcement). But with Trump....he always has to be first...

 

[GoldenBoy89]

The announcements have been "suspect in custody". Which has been 100% accurate all three times.

Fair enough.

 

[Tropical Wilds]

The Director of the FBI takes the stage after the Utah governor speaks. His first words:

"This is what happens when you let cops be cops."

[....when has the nation ever not let "cops by cops" in this context? ]

That was one of many truly bizarre things said in that conference.

 

[Tropical Wilds]

From the live press conference:

The engravings on the bullet casings read: "hey fascist what's this," "Hey Fascist! Catch!," "Bella Ciao," and "If you read this, you are gay lmao."

No… No trans whatever whatever as they reported?

 

[MotoToTheMax]

That was one of many truly bizarre things said in that conference.

Also saying that he'll meet Charlie again in Valhalla or something like that. What the heck is that about? Unserious people leading serious departments is like 80% of this administration so far.

 

[Tropical Wilds]

Also saying that he'll meet Charlie again in Valhalla or something like that. What the heck is that about? Unserious people leading serious departments is like 80% of this administration so far.

I looked at my husband and said “they’re meeting in the pagan heaven of Norse warriors? Wasn’t he Christian? And not a warrior? Why would he be in Valhalla? Or is this a Marvel reference…? Was he a Marvel fan? Or is this an alpha male thing?”

I think he genuinely thought that would be his “that’s one small step for man” quote.

 

[Servus]

The shooter has been identified as a 22 year old college age white man unless you think that this guy is not the shooter.

No when I saw he was 22 I thought "yep just as I suspected. When I saw that elderly guy getting arrested I thought "no way".

That’s for sure. Between cameras and cell phones there is not many places where they can hide.

Hopefully that will act as a deterrent.