Overview

• George Zinn, 71, told officers at the Utah Valley University scene, “I shot him, now shoot me,” then later admitted he lied to draw attention from the real gunman and said he wanted to be a martyr, according to affidavits.
• Zinn is booked on obstruction of justice and four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators said they discovered more than 20 graphic images on his phone; a judge ordered him held without bail.
• Police say Zinn’s false confession diverted critical resources and delayed the early investigation in the minutes after Charlie Kirk was killed.
• Authorities report no evidence that Zinn knew or colluded with the suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
• Robinson was arrested within two days of the attack and faces aggravated murder and related charges, with FBI-cited DNA linking him to a towel and screwdriver associated with the rifle; his initial court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.