George Zinn falsely confessed to shooting Charlie Kirk to cover for the real shooter, leading to his arrest on obstruction charges.

George Zinn, a 71-year-old man known for erratic behavior, falsely confessed to shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah event, claiming he did so to divert attention from the real shooter. Zinn, taken into custody at Utah Valley University, has been charged with obstruction of justice. Though unharmed, Kirk was the target of the incident, which caused confusion and diverted police resources. Zinn, with a history of unusual conduct including a prior conviction for threatening to bomb a marathon, said his false confession was intended to help the actual perpetrator escape. The incident has raised questions about his motives and the validity of his claims.