FBI Director Kash Patel announced that DNA evidence from a towel wrapped around the firearm used by an assassin, as well as DNA found on a screwdriver, has matched that of Tyler Robinson. This development was reported on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The matching DNA evidence is a significant piece of information in the ongoing investigation. Further details regarding the case or the implications of this finding have not been disclosed at this time.
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