FBI Shares Video and Images of Person of Interest in Search for Charlie Kirk’s Killer
The FBI has allocated a reward of up to $100,000 for any information that could help identify and apprehend the individual behind the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth activist group, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. In the ongoing manhunt for the suspect, who is suspected to be of college age, authorities have released images of a person of interest.
During a press conference, officials stated that they are tirelessly working to locate the person responsible for Kirk’s death. The FBI’s Salt Lake City office published two images of the individual, seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person of interest connected to the tragic incident.
Moreover, a new video was revealed during a news conference with state and federal officials, showcasing the suspected gunman descending from a building on the university campus after firing the fatal shot. The suspect then fled the scene, and authorities have gathered over 7,000 tips and leads as well as conducted around 200 interviews in search of the perpetrator.
According to Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason, surveillance footage shows the suspect arriving on the campus at 11:52 a.m. on the day of the incident. The shooter then made his way to the roof of a nearby building and fired a single shot at Kirk around 12:20 p.m. before fleeing the scene. The weapon believed to have been used in the shooting, a high-powered bolt action rifle, has been recovered from a wooded area near the site. The firearm, an imported Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt action rifle, was found wrapped in a towel and had cartridges with “transgender and anti-fascist” writings on them.
After the shooting, the suspect escaped to a neighborhood off-campus by jumping off the building and remains at large. The FBI is urging anyone with information, photos, or videos related to the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or submitting materials to the FBI’s website.
As the search for the perpetrator continues, the FBI and law enforcement are urging the public to remain vigilant and share any relevant information that could aid in the apprehension of the individual responsible for the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.