Mistaken Identity’: Grandmother of Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Speaks Out Following FBI Arrest, Claiming Her Grandson Is Innocent and Was Nowhere Near the Scene — Emotional Plea Raises New Questions About the Investigation, Public Pressure, and the Possibility of a Wrongful Accusation in the High-Profile Assassination Case

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was reportedly shot and killed during a live event at Utah Valley University, an incident said to have triggered nationwide outrage and sharpened political divides. Authorities claim 22-year-old Tyler Robinson fired a single rooftop shot, calling it a politically motivated assassination. The FBI says Robinson was identified through surveillance footage, digital traces, and family tips, citing Discord chats about a rifle and palm prints and casings engraved with political messages found at the scene.

Robinson’s grandmother disputes the allegations, portraying him as a shy, nonpolitical young man with no access to guns. Her defense has fueled skepticism online, with some arguing he’s a scapegoat in a rush for justice. Supporters of the arrest view him as an extremist, while critics highlight the need for due process and question digital evidence reliability. President Donald Trump praised law enforcement and called Kirk a “martyr for freedom.” The case now symbolizes America’s polarization, distrust in institutions, and how narratives can rival facts in shaping opinion.