Overview

• George Zinn, 71, is charged with obstruction of justice after falsely confessing to killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event.
• Investigators say Zinn approached officers and shouted, "I shot him, now shoot me," before being detained unarmed.
• In interviews, Zinn admitted he did not commit the shooting and said he wanted to be a martyr for the person who was shot.
• Authorities report his claims diverted resources and delayed the early phase of the investigation.
• Officials say there is no indication Zinn knows Tyler Robinson, who was taken into custody after his father identified him to police.