More than a day has elapsed since conservative pundit Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in front of a crowd of 3000 students at Utah Valley University. The search for a “person of interest” connected to his murder is ongoing.
US law enforcement authorities are pursuing various leads and have received over 200 tips from the public. The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of the individual(s) responsible for Kirk’s murder.
A photograph of a man in a dark t-shirt and baseball cap has been released to aid in the search. Despite delays in a press conference due to swift developments, the suspect captured on campus security cameras remains at large. Additional images of the individual have been circulated in detail.
Surveillance footage shows the suspect in a stairwell wearing a black long-sleeved t-shirt with an American flag design, blue pants, and Converse-style shoes. He attempts to conceal his face with a cap and sunglasses while carrying a full backpack.
Federal agents and local police are collaborating to locate the suspect, described as college-aged, who managed to evade capture following the tragic incident involving Kirk.
Witnesses reported seeing the shot coming from a rooftop around 200 meters away from where Kirk was speaking. A high-caliber rifle believed to be the weapon used was found in nearby woodland, along with a footprint, for analysis.
The body of Charlie Kirk is being repatriated to his family in Phoenix, Arizona. Vice President JD Vance, a close friend and political ally of Kirk, personally escorted his body home on Air Force Two, paying tribute to their friendship and Kirk’s political influence.
As Vance accompanied Kirk’s casket onto the plane, he honored his friend’s memory with a solemn gesture, highlighting their enduring friendship and shared political journey.