FBI Releases Images of Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination

Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's Shooter

• 🚨 An extensive manhunt is underway for the shooter who killed prominent conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
• 🎯 Authorities in Utah have recovered the murder weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, found in a wooded area where the shooter fled.
• 🔍 Investigators believe the shooter is a male of college age who blended in with the crowd at the event.

Surveillance Images and Investigation Details

• 📸 The FBI has released surveillance photos of the person of interest, described as wearing dark clothing, a hat, and sunglasses.
• 📍 The shooter is believed to have fired a single shot from a rooftop building approximately 200 yards from where Kirk was speaking.
• 🏃‍♂️ After the attack, the suspect reportedly moved to the other side of the building, jumped off the roof, and fled to a nearby neighborhood.
• 📱 Cell phone and security camera video are playing a crucial part in the investigation, with authorities tracking the shooter's movements before and after the attack.

Markings on the Rifle and Public Assistance

• ✍️ Markings and messages related to specific issues were found scrawled on the recovered rifle, which authorities are analyzing for motivation.
• 👤 Initials were also found on the rifle, which investigators are attempting to match with suspect profiles.
• 🤝 Investigators have received over 130 tips and are asking for the public's help in identifying the person of interest, submitting any relevant video or images.

Honoring Charlie Kirk

• 🙏 Hundreds gathered at the Utah State Capitol for a vigil to honor Charlie Kirk, a prominent youth conservative activist, CEO, and co-founder of Turning Point USA.
• 🎖️ President Donald Trump announced he will award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
• 🕊️ Vice President Mike Pence and his wife plan to travel to Salt Lake City to pay respects to Kirk's family.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Charlie Kirk is survived by his wife and two children.