The FBI has released images of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Kirk was speaking about gun violence when he was shot by an assailant using a Mauser .30-caliber bolt-action rifle from a rooftop, fatally wounding him in the neck before fleeing into nearby woods. Investigators have recovered a high-powered rifle and are analyzing forensic evidence, including a palm print and shoe impressions, while surveillance footage shows the shooter escaping into a neighborhood.
Despite ongoing efforts, no suspect has been identified, and authorities are viewing the incident as a politically motivated attack. The released photographs feature an individual wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeve black shirt. The FBI has announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, urging the public to provide any helpful information.
The assassination has sparked bipartisan outrage, highlighting growing concerns over political violence in the country. President Donald Trump stated that Kirk would posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom and announced his intention to attend Kirk’s funeral services in Arizona.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the person of interest and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact the FBI.
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