"The casings found were engraved with the messages, *notices bulge* OWO what's this?, Hey Fascist! Catch! followed by an up arrow symbol, a right arrow symbol, and three down arrow symbols, Oh bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao, and If you read this, you are gay LMAO. Social media has since been filled with speculation on the meanings behind the inscriptions."
"The Bulwark's Andrew Egger also pointed out that while many online are claiming that the up arrow symbol, right arrow symbol, and three down arrow symbols found on one of the casings refer to Antifa, they actually seem to reference the video game Helldivers 2. https://twitter.com/EggerDC/status/1966511092684693789 As for the Bella Ciao' reference, pundits encourage the public to withhold judgment, as it seems it could refer to an Italian antifascist song, or reference the video game Hearts of Iron 4."
"22-year-old Tyler Robinson of St. George, Utah, allegedly fired the bullet that killed Kirk at Wednesday's Utah Valley University event. Law enforcement announced he was in custody Friday morning. Authorities additionally announced they had recovered Robinson's high-powered, bolt-action rifle from a nearby wooded area. CNN's Elle Reeve warned, Be careful trying to decipher the true political beliefs of people wrapped up in so many layers of irony. https://twitter.com/JeremiahDJohns/status/1966544502178369536 https://twitter.com/elspethreeve/status/1966530895013118185"
A suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of St. George, Utah, was taken into custody and authorities recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle after the fatal shooting at a Utah Valley University event. Bullet casings recovered at the scene were engraved with phrases and symbols that include meme language, gaming-style arrows, a Bella Ciao reference, and a homophobic taunt. The variety of inscriptions has produced widespread online speculation because some elements appear tied to internet memes or video games rather than clear political movements, making ideological conclusions uncertain.
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