Overview
- Police documents say George Zinn, 71, shouted “I shot him, now shoot me” after the UVU attack, then admitted he lied to draw attention from the real shooter.
- He was booked on a felony obstruction count and four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators said they found more than 20 child sexual abuse images on his phone.
- Officials say the incident delayed the investigation in critical minutes; a judge ordered Zinn held without bail.
- Separately, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was charged Tuesday with aggravated murder and related offenses, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty, with a court appearance set for Tuesday.
- Investigators cite DNA tying Robinson to a Mauser rifle and items recovered on a rooftop and say there is currently no evidence Zinn and Robinson colluded.