A manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer has intensified after the right-wing political activist and ally of Donald Trump was fatally shot at a Utah college campus.
Officials from the FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety provided updates Thursday on their investigation into the shooting, which unfolded in front of a large outdoor crowd at a Utah Valley University event in Orem around 12:20 p.m. Wednesday.
DPS Commissioner Beau Mason revealed that the shooter, who is believed to be around “college age,” arrived on campus around 11:52 a.m., before jumping off a nearby rooftop after the shooting and making his escape into a neighborhood.
Robert Bohls, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Salt Lake field office, said that authorities found a “high-powered bolt-action rifle” in a wooded area, which they believed was used to kill Kirk. Bohls said investigators also “collected a footwear impression, palm print and forearm imprints for analysis.”
Trump announced Kirk’s death on Truth Social Wednesday afternoon, prompting an outpouring of tributes from global leaders and lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle. The president later called the moment “a dark moment for America.”
The president announced Thursday, during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon, that Kirk would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Key points
- Charlie Kirk dies at age 31 after being shot while speaking at a Utah college
- Kirk shooter appears to be college age, official says
- High-powered rifle which officials believe was used to kill Kirk has been recovered
- Manhunt for Kirk's killer intensifies after FBI release two suspects
- Mapped: Where Kirk was fatally shot and 'dark shape' reported on roof
- Here’s what you need to know this morning
Here’s what you need to know this morning
09:56
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James Liddell
Charlie Kirk, the MAGA stalwart and Donald Trump ally, died on Wednesday at the age of 31, after being shot in the neck at a college event in Utah. As authorities hunt for a suspect, here’s what you need to know this morning:
- Almost 24 hours later a manhunt for the shooter is ongoing and a precise motive is still unclear
- Officials believe the shooter to be around “college age,” and arrived on campus around 11:52 a.m., before jumping off a nearby rooftop after the shooting and making his escape into a neighborhood
- Detectives found a “high-powered bolt-action rifle” in a wooded area near to where Kirk was shot, which they believed was used to kill him, as well as ammunition which was reportedly engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology
- Investigators also “collected a footwear impression, palm print and forearm imprints for analysis”
- At a 9/11 commemoration event Thursday morning Trump announced Kirk would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian honor the Commander in Chief can bestow – and said he would be speaking to Kirk’s family later in the day
Watch: Donald Trump announces he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom
16:34
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Mike Bedigan
Deputy Sec of State asks people to report 'foreigners who glorify violence'
16:26
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Mike Bedigan
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has asked people to report “foreigners who glorify violence,” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s shooting.
“In light of yesterday’s horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” Landau wrote on X.
“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action.
“Please feel free to bring such comments by foreigners to my attention so that the @StateDep can protect the American people.”
FBI says it has an image of the shooter
16:16
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Mike Bedigan
The FBI has said it has an image of the shooter, taken from surveillance video but it will not be made public yet.
“We are confident in our abilities right now, and we would like to move forward in a manner that keeps everyone safe and then moves this process appropriately,” Beau Mason from the Utah Department of Public Safety said.
FBI declines to comment on reports of transgender and antifascist messages on ammunition
16:09
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Mike Bedigan
The FBI has declined to comment on whether ammunition engraved with transgender and antifascist ideologies were found inside a rifle believed to have been used to kill Charlie Kirk.
The reports first emerged in the Wall Street Journal, who cited law enforcement sources close to the matter.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, the FBI declines to comment,” a spokesperson for the Bureau told The Independent.
Investigators unsure how far Kirk shooter may have fled
16:03
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Mike Bedigan
Authorities investigating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk are unsure how far the suspect may have fled overnight following the shocking attack.
“We’re not sure how far he has gone yet,” Salt Lake City FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls said Thursday.
Trump to speak to Charlie Kirk's family today
15:55
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Mike Bedigan
Donald Trump says he plans to speak to the family of Charlie Kirk later today.
After giving remarks at the Pentagon to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11, the president once again hailed the MAGA influencer as “a great guy.”
Trump said that he would speak to the Kirk family “later this afternoon,” adding “you don’t replace a Charlie Kirk. He was unique.”
The president said he had been updated on the search for the killer, adding “they have a virtual manhunt out there. So we'll see what happens. We hope you get them.”
Turning Point Action COO 'choked up' by messages over Kirk's death
15:44
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Mike Bedigan
Turning Point Action Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer says he and other members of the right-wing advocacy group have been “choked up” by the support received after Charlie Kirk’s death.
“We are in UT & appreciate the thousands upon thousands of messages we’ve received for our team,” Bowyer wrote on X.
“I can’t begin to explain how choked up we are as we read these heart filled notes. Will have something out in the morning. Pray for Erika. We must translate anger into action.”
I’ve been awake all night reading through text after text with Charlie about our plans & strategies how we must organize to defeat the radical Left in 2026, 2028 & beyond
— Tyler Bowyer (@tylerbowyer) September 11, 2025
Reading & reading out loud. Saving everything. Nothing will be forgotten or challenged later
This is a War.
Ammunition engraved with transgender and antifascist ideology found inside weapon believed to have killed Kirk
15:33
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Mike Bedigan
Ammunition engraved with transgender and antifascist ideologies were found inside the rifle that investigators believe was used to kill Charlie Kirk, sources have said.
An internal law enforcement bulletin sent to the FBI and Utah Department of Public Safety said detailed the discovery of an older-model .30 caliber hunting rifle, which was discovered in the woods near where Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday.
The bulletin was shared with the Wall Street Journal, and a source also confirmed its validity to the outlet.
The weapon was wrapped in a towel with a spent cartridge still in the chamber, WSJ reported and three unspent rounds were left in the magazine, all with expressions on them.
Kirk has been debating transgender mass shootings with someone in the crowd at Utah Valley University when he was shot.
Turning Point Action COO 'awake all night' remembering Kirk
15:30
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Mike Bedigan
Turning Point Action Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer says he was “awake all night” reading over his past conversations with Kirk – who founded the MAGA advocacy group.
“I’ve been awake all night reading through text after text with Charlie about our plans & strategies how we must organize to defeat the radical Left in 2026, 2028 & beyond,” Bowyer wrote on X.
“Reading & reading out loud. Saving everything. Nothing will be forgotten or challenged later. This is a War.”
Watch: Authorities confident they can identify Charlie Kirk's 'college age' killer
15:23
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Mike Bedigan
Charlie Kirk shooter’s movements revealed, high-powered rifle recovered — what we know so far
15:15
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Mike Bedigan
Charlie Kirk’s killer remains at large, but a high-powered, bolt-action rifle was recovered in a nearby wooded area, the FBI said during a Thursday morning press conference.
Law enforcement has shared few details about the killing of the 31-year-old right-wing activist after he was fatally shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Here’s a recap of everything we know so far:
Charlie Kirk to posthumously receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
15:02
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Mike Bedigan
Charlie Kirk will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Donald Trump has announced.
The president made the remarks at the top of a speech marking the 24th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon, in which he railed against the “heinous assassination” of the MAGA broadcaster.
“I felt Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people,” Trump said.
“Our prayers are with his wonderful wife Erika and his beautiful children, fantastic people they are. We miss him greatly. Yet I have no doubt that Charlie's voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.”
He added: “I'm pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The date of the ceremony will be announced, and I can only guarantee you one thing, that we will have a very big crowd.”
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor that can be awarded by the Commander in Chief.
Footwear impression, palm print and forearm imprint collected, official says
14:37
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James Liddell
Along with gleaning a potential murder weapon, Bohls said: “Investigators have also collected a footwear impression, palm print and forearm imprints for analysis.”
Authorities 'have images' of Kirk shooting suspect
14:28
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James Liddell
Robert Bohls, the FBI special agent in charge of the Salt Lake field office, said authorities “have images” of the suspect, but refused to reveal any details about his appearance.
Kirk shooter appears to be college age, official says
14:25
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James Liddell
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason declined to release details on the suspect, but said the suspect “appears to be of college age.”
High-powered rifle which officials believe was used to kill Kirk has been recovered
14:23
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James Liddell
Robert Bohls, the FBI special agent in charge of the Salt Lake field office, said authorities have covered what they believe is the weapon used to kill Charlie Kirk.
“This morning, I can tell you that we have recovered what we believe the weapon to be that was used in yesterday's shooting is a high-powered bolt-action rifle,” he said.
“That rifle was recovered in a wooded area where the shooter had fled,” he continued. “So the FBI laboratory will be analyzing this weapon.”
Shooter's movements tracked 30 minutes before Kirk's killing
14:20
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James Liddell
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said they have managed to track the shooter's movements about 30 minutes before gunfire rang out.
“We were able to track the movements of the shooter, starting at 11:52 a.m. [when] the subject arrived on campus,” Mason said.
“We have tracked his movements onto the campus, through the stairwells, up to the roof, across the roof to a shooting location,” he continued.
Mason said that after the shooting, the suspect moved to the other side of the building, jumped off and fled off campus into a neighborhood.
Two people of interest released have 'faced threats'
14:17
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James Liddell
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said that two persons of interest who were released by authorities have faced threats.
“They don’t deserve that harassment,” they said.
FBI and DPS news conference begins
14:15
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James Liddell
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason has taken to the podium and has begun speaking about the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
Vance to visit Utah today and forgo Ground Zero event
14:13
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James Liddell
Vice President Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are due to visit Salt Lake City today to pay respect to Charlie Kirk and his family, forgoing a planned trip to Ground Zero for the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack, according to The New York Times.
FBI and DPS news conference set to begin imminently
14:02
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James Liddell
Local and federal law enforcement officials are convening at Utah Valley University to provide updates on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting.
We’ll bring you all the latest here.
Watch live: FBI holds press conference Charlie Kirk shooting
13:53
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James Liddell
GOP congresswoman calls on Musk and Zuckerberg to remove Kirk shooting video
13:43
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James Liddell
Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna has called on X owner Elon Musk, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and other social media users to remove graphic videos circulating online showing Charlie Kirk being shot.
The Republican made the appeal on X late Wednesday, urging that the “horrifying videos” be pulled down.
“These are not the only graphic videos of horrifying murders circulating— at some point, social media begins to desensitize humanity,” she said. “We must still value life. Please take them down.”
Officials to give update on Kirk shooting in about 20 minutes
13:38
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James Liddell
An FBI special agent and the Utah Department of Public Safety commissioner are due to give updates on the Charlie Kirk shooting today at 9 a.m. ET.
'The clock is not your friend': Ex-FBI investigator says time is ticking to find Kirk's killer
13:33
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James Liddell
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe implored investigators that time is of the essence to find Charlie Kirk’s killer, with the suspect still at large this morning.
“Every hour that goes by, the killer gets further away, has a better opportunity to seek shelter, support,” he told CNN, adding, “and of course, to travel.”
McCabe said the investigation has two main fronts: the crime scene at Utah Valley University; the shooter’s perch, including searching the rooftop authorities believe he pulled the trigger, along with hallways and parking garages.
“The clock is not your friend,” he said.
Explicit video of Kirk shooting went viral – because social media made death unavoidable to watch
13:25
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James Liddell
Just minutes after Charlie Kirk had been shot in Utah, video of his death was not only easy to find but for many unavoidable to watch.
Video of the shooting was immediately posted to platforms such as X, formerly known as Twitter, and Meta’s Instagram and others. And because of the feed-based nature of those platforms – where users do not pick what they see next – many were forced to watch a disturbing video without either warning or choice.
Traditional news organisations were cautious in their mid-afternoon coverage of Kirk’s assassination Wednesday, where they chose not to depict the moment he was shot, instead showing video of him tossing a hat to his audience moments before, and panicked onlookers scattering wildly in the moments after.
In practical terms, though, it mattered little. Explicit footage of the shooting was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed. Millions of people watched.
Technology editor Andrew Griffin has more:
Utah senator reveals Kirk's 'tragic' last text to him
13:13
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James Liddell
About one hour before his death, Charlie Kirk appeared to send Utah Senator Mike Lee a text message.
“Thank you so much. Just landed,” Kirk wrote at 11:19 a.m., in a screenshot shared by the GOP congressman this morning.
“Event I think is going to be a win.”
At approximately 12:20 p.m., Kirk was fatally shot in the neck in front of a 3,000-person crowd at the Utah Valley University event in Orem.
“This is Charlie’s last text to me yesterday as he was heading to his event at UVU,” Lee explained. “So tragic.”
This is Charlie’s last text to me yesterday as he was heading to his event at UVU
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) September 11, 2025
So tragic pic.twitter.com/spbnrkC9eC
Gabbard says she's 'sickened, but not surprised' by Kirk's death
12:58
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James Liddell
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has taken to X this morning in memory of Kirk, shared her condolences with his family and condemned those who try and “terrorize” U.S. citizens into “silence.”
The person who shot Charlie Kirk sought to silence him, using violence to take away his freedom of speech by ending his life and to terrorize those who think like Charlie into silence,” she said. “This evil act is the very definition of terrorism: an unlawful use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or ‘religious’ aims.”
Recognizing the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Gabbard compared the terrorist organization al-Qaeda the “fanatics who try to stop Charlie Kirk” from free speech, claiming they both resort to violence when their views are “challenged in free and open debate.”
Gabbard said she was “sickened, but not surprised” by MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd’s comments which appeared to blame Kirk for his own death. Dowd was sacked from the network.
'Shocked. Numb. Devastated': Lara Trump mourns Kirk
12:42
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James Liddell
Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, posted a tribute to Kirk, saying she was “devastated.”
After befriending the president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, on the 210 presidential campaign trail, Kirk went on to work alongside Lara and her husband, Eric Trump.
Shocked. Numb. Devastated. And utterly heartbroken for Charlie’s young family,” Lara Trump wrote on X this morning alongside a photograph with Kirk.
“You can feel his beautiful spirit in this picture and it’s how I will always remember him. Charlie, you changed the world — you will be so deeply missed, my friend.”
Shocked. Numb. Devastated. And utterly heartbroken for Charlie’s young family. You can feel his beautiful spirit in this picture and it’s how I will always remember him. Charlie, you changed the world — you will be so deeply missed, my friend. pic.twitter.com/I12wpk73z3
— Lara Trump (@LaraLeaTrump) September 11, 2025
In pictures: Cops at canopy this morning where Kirk was shot dead
12:20
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James Liddell
Just in: Vance to head to Utah to pay respects to Kirk
12:07
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James Liddell
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are expected to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, to pay respects to Kirk's family, a source familiar with the plans told NBC News this morning.
The date of the Vances’ visit was not immediately clear.
UVU student left 'shaking uncontrollably' after peaceful debate ends in tragedy
11:58
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James Liddell
Tiana Lao, a 20-year-old marketing student at Utah Valley University, arrived at Charlie Kirk’s event on Wednesday with excitement.
Lao told the BBC that, initially, “it seemed like a peaceful debate.”
She was, however, surprised by what she described as lax security measures given the near-3,000 audience members in attendance.
“No-one was checking bags,” Lao added.
When the first gunshots rang out, Lao was initially confused, but the situation quickly became clear as people ducked and screamed.
“Then we realised this was serious. We were both crying – I was shaking uncontrollably,” she said.
Kirk's final words before he was shot dead on stage
11:43
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James Liddell
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was debating mass shootings with a member of his audience in the moments before he was shot dead on a university campus in Utah on Wednesday.
Kirk was sitting beneath a canopy branded “The American Comeback Tour” and bearing the slogan “Prove Me Wrong,” when he was shot approximately 20 minutes into his appearance.
“Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?” an audience member asked.
“Too many,” Kirk responded to applause from the crowd.
The attendee informed him that the total was five and continued: “Do you know how many mass shooters there have been in America over the last 10 years?”
“Counting or not counting gang violence?” Kirk replied before, seconds later, he was struck by the bullet and fell from his chair, prompting the panicked crowd to disperse in terror.
Joe Sommerlad has the details:
Kirk condemned ‘senseless murder’ of Ukrainian refugee hours before his death
11:28
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James Liddell
Just hours before being fatally struck by gunfire Wednesday, Charlie Kirk took to X to post about politicizing the “senseless murder of Iryna Zaurtska,” the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee stabbed to death on a light rail train in North Carolina.
Zaurtska was killed last month by a homeless man with a string of criminal convictions in a seemingly random attack, having recently arrived in the U.S. seeking safety and “new beginnings” after fleeing her war-torn home.
The Ukrainian’s death has become a flashpoint for MAGA activists, who have targeted perceived failures of “soft-on-crime” Democratic policies.
World leaders pay tribute to Kirk
11:12
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James Liddell
Leaders from around the globe have mourned Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old right-wing activist shot dead in Utah on Wednesday.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote on X that it is “heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband,” adding: “There can be no justification for political violence.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he spoke with Kirk just two weeks ago, stating he was “murdered for speaking truth and defending freedom.”
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also offered her condolences and said on X that she was “shocked by the news of the killing of Charlie Kirk.”
Sharing a picture of himself with Kirk, Argentina’s President Javier Milei said: “A formidable disseminator of the ideas of freedom and staunch defender of the West.”
Mapped: Where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot and 'dark shape' seen on roof
10:59
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James Liddell
Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old right-wing activist, was killed just at about 12.20 p.m. on Wednesday by a single gunshot to the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
As state and federal authorities search for the suspect, cops initially estimated that shots were fired from about 200 yards away.
Now, Utah officials estimate that the shot that killed Kirk came “potentially from a roof” about 142 yards away from where he was sitting.
The map below details where a dark shape appeared on a roof near the scene, which social media claimed could be the suspect. However, authorities have not confirmed whether it was the shooter.
GOP lawmaker calls for Kirk to be laid to rest at U.S. Capitol
10:45
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James Liddell
Missouri Representative Eric Burlison has called for Charlie Kirk ro be laid to rest at the Capitol Rotunda, and claims that Donald Trump can “make it happen.”
The Republican lawmaker added in his X post last night that “no one has had a greater impact on the political climate of the United States for the last decade than Charlie Kirk.”
Chris Pratt leads celebrity reactions to Charlie Kirk shooting
10:32
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James Liddell
Chris Pratt has led celebrity tributes to right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot at a rally in Utah on Wednesday.
Figures from both sides of the political aisle have paid tribute, including celebrities such as Hollywood actor Pratt, TV host Piers Morgan and comedian and host Rosie O’Donnell.
“Praying for Charlie Kirk right now, for his wife and young children, for our country,” Pratt wrote on X/Twitter. “We need God’s grace. God help us.”
Maira Butt has more:
In full: Charlie Kirk, 31, shot dead at Utah college event
10:18
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James Liddell
The manhunt for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s killer continues after he was fatally shot while speaking at a political event on a Utah college campus.
The 31-year-old Trump ally was killed Wednesday in front of a crowd attending a speaking event in Orem, with shocking video of his death posted on social media.
FBI Director Kash Patel said on X that an earlier “subject” who was being questioned has since been released.
“The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency,” Patel said.
Rhian Lubin outlines everything we know about the shooting so far:
Manhunt for Kirk's killer intensifies after FBI release two suspects
10:12
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James Liddell
About 15 hours after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck in front of a 3,000-person crowd at a Utah Valley University campus, authorities have still not captured his killer.
The FBI is co-leading the investigation with the Utah Department of Public Safety, with the latter stating it believes that a single shot was fired from a nearby roof in a “targeted attack.”
Two people who were taken into custody earlier on Wednesday were not tied to the shooting and were later released.
The Department of Public Safety has said it is working at “multiple active crime scenes” near where Kirk was shot, “as well as the locations where the suspect and victim travelled.”
Fellow MAGA pundit Ben Shapiro postponed event after Kirk's death
10:10
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James Liddell
Ben Shapiro, one of America’s most prominent right-wing commentators next to Charlie Kirk, postponed his speaking event and book signing at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Simi Valley, California, out of respect for Kirk, organizers said.
Hours after the shooting, Sahprio posted about meeting an 18-year-old Kirk, writing on X: “I weep for Charlie.”
Mourners from across the country gather to pay respects to late MAGA firebrand
09:40
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James Liddell
Yankees honor Kirk in powerful pregame moment
09:26
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James Liddell
The New York Yankees halted their usual pregame routine to observe a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, the late MAGA activist, before their matchup against the Detroit Tigers yesterday.
A photo of the 31-year-old, who was killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem earlier in the day, appeared on the Yankee Stadium jumbotron with the simple message: “Remembering Charlie Kirk.”
Trump was scheduled to attend today’s Yankees-Tigers game, which is expected to hold a pregame ceremony to recognize the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Before tonight's game we held a moment of silence in memoriam of Charlie Kirk.
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 10, 2025
Kirk founded the youth activist group “Turning Point USA” and had become a fixture on college campuses. Charlie Kirk, a husband and father of two children, was 31 years old. pic.twitter.com/Fz5xPlmdu0
Kirk’s death a sobering reminder for politicians who endured brushes with death
09:12
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James Liddell
Charlie Kirk’s shooting death has prompted reactions from political figures who themselves narrowly survived public attacks
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose husband was critically injured at their California home in 2022 by a man wielding a hammer, denounced the “horrific shooting today at Utah Valley University is reprehensible.”
“Political violence has absolutely no place in our nation,” the Democrat said.
Donald Trump, who was shot in the ear during an attempt on his life during a Pennsylvania rally last summer, said in a video posted to social media that he is “filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk.”
Former Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who suffered a serious brain injury from a 2011 shooting while meeting with constituents in Arizona, said that “we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.”
Steve Scalise, the Louisiana Republican who was shot at practice for a charity baseball game in Virginia in 2017, asked for X users to “join me in praying for Charlie Kirk after this senseless act.”
FBI urges people to come forward with information on Kirk shooting
08:59
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Maroosha Muzaffar
The FBI is imploring that anyone with information, photos or videos concerning Charlie Kirk’s shooting to come forward.
The bureau made the plea late on Wednesday night, as it collaborates with local and state law enforcement in Utah to investigate the fatal shooting.
Authorities continue to search for the shooting suspect, after two arrested “subjects” were later released.
Jimmy Kimmel condemns Kirk shooting and consoles all victims of ‘senseless gun violence’
08:30
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Maroosha Muzaffar
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took to his social media to condemn the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
He wrote on Instagram that “instead of angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human?”
He added: “On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fell victim to senseless gun violence.”
Netanyahu pays tribute to ‘lion-hearted friend of Israel’
08:15
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Maroosha Muzaffar
World leaders expressed sorrow following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Kirk a "lion-hearted friend of Israel" who was murdered "for speaking truth and defending freedom.”
“We lost an incredible human being," Netanyahu added. “His boundless pride in America and his valiant belief in free speech will leave a lasting impact. Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk.”
Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni described the killing as “an atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom”.
Charlie Kirk was murdered for speaking truth and defending freedom. A lion-hearted friend of Israel, he fought the lies and stood tall for Judeo-Christian civilization. I spoke to him only two weeks ago and invited him to Israel. Sadly, that visit will not take place.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 10, 2025
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Argentina’s president Javier Milei said Kirk was a “formidable disseminator of the ideas of freedom and staunch defender of the West”, befor