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Caped nutjob who attacked TPUSA group at Texas university event ID’d as former student
Texas authorities have identified former University of Texas at Tyler student Ciro Tomlian as the man accused of attacking people at a Turning Point USA event on campus. The incident matters amid a series of attacks involving the conservative youth group, whose founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated last year.
Video shows a caped man throwing an American flag and swinging a cane; authorities say three people were assaulted. Tomlian faces two charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one of assault causing bodily injury, and remains in custody. The university says he was not a current student, has been barred from campus, and that violence will not be tolerated.
In short
- Former student Ciro Tomlian was identified as the suspect.
- Three people were reportedly assaulted at a campus event.
- He faces three assault charges and remains in custody.
Explained simply
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is a US political organisation that promotes conservative views, particularly among young people. It holds events on college campuses, where its activities can draw supporters and protesters.
The University of Texas at Tyler is a public university in the city of Tyler, Texas. Charlie Kirk, who founded TPUSA, was assassinated last year; the group has since faced heightened attention around attacks connected with its events. Allegations in this case are matters for the courts, and the charges do not by themselves establish guilt.