Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Charlie Kirk's Assassination at Utah Valley University
Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 5, 20252 min7,669 views
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- π― Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
- π¨ A manhunt is currently underway for the suspected shooter, who authorities believe fired a single shot from a campus building roof.
- ποΈ The university campus has been closed and is being treated as a massive crime scene following the incident.
Investigation Details and Suspects
- π΅οΈ The Utah Department of Public Safety stated the attack was targeted.
- π Initially, two individuals were taken into custody but later released, with no current ties to the shooting established.
- πΉ Authorities believe they have surveillance video of the shooter, who was reportedly wearing dark clothing.
Reactions and Ongoing Coverage
- π£οΈ Utah Governor Cox described the shooting as a political assassination.
- π° Turning Point USA confirmed Kirk's death, stating he was murdered during a campus event.
- π° Eyewitness News and ABC News are providing ongoing coverage of the investigation and the search for the shooter.
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