The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk is being held under extraordinary supervision in a Utah jail, as investigators probe evidence linking him to what authorities call a targeted political killing, CBS News reported.
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is being kept in the jail’s special housing unit “so that we can keep a close eye on him.” The sheriff’s statement said Robinson will remain on “special watch status until cleared by mental health, which may take several days.”
“This is done for various reasons ranging from: the types of crimes you’re booked on, behavioral issues, violent behavior, and/or suicidal comments made during the arrest,” the statement read. “The special housing unit has more close supervision, as does our special watch.”
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