An elderly man who was hauled away by cops moments after right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot dead is a local political activist who has previously been criminally charged for a number of offences. ‌

George Zinn , 71, was arrested amid the chaos at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was struck in the neck by a single bullet while chatting to a crowd of hundreds. The 31-year-old, known for his right-wing activism and close friendship with US President Donald Trump , was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but died shortly after. Zinn was quickly arrested amid the horror as bystanders screamed "how dare you, you f***ing monster". ‌

A witness told NBC the white-haired man was "screaming about his rights and all that stuff," while an officer was heard saying "he said

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