New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- DNA evidence has directly linked Tyler Robinson, 22, to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday (September 15).

"I can report today that the DNA hits from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and the DNA on the screwdriver are positively processed for the suspect in custody," Patel told Fox News, referring to evidence recovered at the crime scene.

Patel also revealed that Robinson is believed to have written a note prior to the attack.

The note, he said, was "basically saying... 'I have the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk', and I'm going to take it." Although the original note was destroyed, Patel added: "Even though it has been destroyed, we ...