The FBI has taken a suspect into custody in connection to the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk following a multi-day manhunt.

“Good morning ladies and gentlemen — we got him,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said at a Friday morning press conference.

Authorities identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was arrested in southern Utah.

The governor said a family member of the suspect reached out to a family friend, who then contacted authorities with information indicating Robinson had "confessed to them or had implied that he had committed the incident."

Cox described information relayed by a family member of Robinson, who described him as becoming more political in recent years.

“The family member referenced a recent incident in which Robinson came to dinner prior to Sept. 10, and in the conversation with another family member, Robinson mentioned Charlie Kirk was coming to [Utah Valley University],” Cox relayed.

“They talked about why they didn't like him and the viewpoints that he had. The family member also stated Kirk was full of hate and spreading hate.”

The governor also described messages that were inscribed on both spent and unused bullet casings related to the shooting. According to Cox, among the unfired casings were inscribed messages such as “Hey fascist!” and “Catch!”

Facial recognition technology was used to identify the suspect and items visible in surveillance footage were found on him during a search, The Hill's sister channel NewsNation reported.

The announcement confirms earlier remarks from President Trump, who said a suspect was in custody during an appearance on "Fox & Friends."

“So much work has been done over the last two and a half days…but yeah, I think we’re in great shape. And he’s in custody,” Trump added.

Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during an appearance at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The conservative activist was a close ally of the White House and was a close friend of Donald Trump Jr. and many administration officials.

FBI leaders based in Utah announced Thursday morning that they had recovered the rifle used in the shooting.

They also said they had considerable footage of the suspect, who they described as having “blended in well with a college institution.”

Law enforcement later released images of a person of interest in the case, showing a man wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses and a T-shirt with an eagle and an American flag. The FBI then offered an up to $100,000 reward for any tip resulting in the arrest of the shooter.

The Associated Press contributed.

Updated: 10:22 a.m.