As the manhunt for the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk continues, the FBI releases person of interest photos.
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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the FBI shared two photos of a person wearing a black shirt and jeans with sunglasses. “We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the post reads.
The FBI says those who have information about the person of interest should call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit digital media tips.
According to the Associated Press, the suspect is believed to have jumped off the roof and fled the neighborhood shortly after firing a single shot at Charlie Kirk, who was at Utah Valley University as part of his The American Comeback Tour.
While debating with an attendee, the Turning Point USA founder and a well-known President Trump ally was struck in the neck by the bullet, leading to chaos on the university’s campus.
Although his team was able to rush him to a nearby hospital, President Trump confirmed that Kirk succumbed to his injuries. He was 31 years old.
“He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us,” Trump stated. “Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family.”
He then added, “Charlie, we love you!”
Although the law enforcement had taken two people into custody as persons of interest, both have been released.
The Weapon Suspected of Being Used In the Shooting of Charlie Kirk Has Been Recovered
Amid the manhunt for the suspect, the weapon that was reportedly used to shoot Charlie Kirk has been recovered.
A Mauser .30 caliber bolt action rifle was discovered in a wooded area near Utah Valley University. It was hidden, wrapped in a towel. Law enforcement also discovered three rounds of ammunition.
During a press conference on Thursday morning, law enforcement officials stated they have obtained video footage of the suspect. They pointed out they believed the suspect “appeared to be of college age.” It is believed that the suspect had “blended in” with students on the campus.
Utah Valley University’s campus will remain closed until Monday.