FBI Director Kash Patel stated on Monday that the individual accused of murdering conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last Wednesday was connected to the scene by DNA evidence.

Patel informed “Fox & Friends” that Tyler Robinson’s DNA was found on a towel hiding the Mauser .30 caliber bolt-action rifle allegedly used to fatally shoot Kirk at Utah Valley University.

The rifle was reportedly located in a wooded area, which authorities suspect Robinson, 22, fled to after shooting Kirk, 31, from the roof of the Losee Center, approximately 200 yards away.

“I can confirm today that the DNA profiles from the towel wrapped around the firearm and the DNA found on the screwdriver have been positively matched to the suspect in custody,” Patel stated.

The screwdriver Patel referred to was found on the Losee Center’s roof after Wednesday’s deadly shooting.

Patel said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives branch in Maryland is testing the rifle recovered from the woods.

During Wednesday’s shooting, Kirk was at the university for the inaugural stop of his “The American Comeback” tour, involving him in political debates with audience members. Authorities suspect Robinson jumped off the roof and escaped to a nearby neighborhood.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox mentioned the rifle cartridges had various inscriptions, including, “hey fascist! catch!” accompanied by several arrows, “oh bella ciao bella ciao bella ciao ciao ciao,” and “if you read this you are gay lmao.”

The spent casing reportedly had the message, “notices bulges oWo what’s this.”

Robinson remains jailed without bail on preliminary charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice.

The Utah County attorney’s office said Robinson’s first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.

[Feature Photo: AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File]