Kash Patel on Charlie Kirk Shooting Investigation and Durham Annex

Charlie Kirk Shooting Investigation

• 🎯 FBI Director Kash Patel was questioned by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald regarding the investigation into the alleged assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk.
• 🔍 Public reports indicated the alleged shooter arrived on campus nearly 4 hours before the shooting, a timeline currently under investigation through cell phone analysis and witness interviews.
• ⚠️ The FBI is limited in what they can disclose due to the ongoing investigation and the state of Utah seeking the death penalty against the suspect.
• 🪜 The suspect accessed the rooftop of the Lozi Center via an exterior stairwell, which was readily accessible.
• DNA evidence was collected from a screwdriver found on the rooftop and a towel wrapped around the firearm found in a wooded area.
• 💬 Messages on instant messaging platforms, specifically Discord, are being investigated for potential assistance provided to the shooter.

Durham Annex and Ongoing Investigations

• 📄 The DOJ and CIA declassified the annex to John Durham's 2023 report on Operation Crossfire Hurricane.
• 🕵️ The annex contains classified information regarding the investigative referral of the Clinton campaign plan.
• 🔒 Patel stated he could not comment on the stylization of evidence collection for ongoing investigations.
• ✉️ A burn bag is used to destroy classified documents, and efforts by the Clinton campaign to reach out to FBI agents or sympathizers in the intelligence community are being reviewed.
• 🤝 The FBI is interviewing individuals involved in the relevant chat and other individuals in the area concerning the shooting investigation.