Charlie Kirk Assassination: FBI Releases CCTV of Suspect, Investigates Thousands of Leads
FBI releases CCTV footage of Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin as investigation continues with 7,000+ leads. Vigils, misinformation, and US government response detailed.
FBI releases CCTV footage of the suspect fleeing after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
The investigation into the assassination of conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk continues, with the FBI releasing new CCTV footage of the suspected shooter fleeing the scene at Utah Valley University.
Kirk, 31 years of age, was gunned down on the 10th of September while speaking at a college event. The suspect, a man in a baseball cap and sunglasses, was filmed running across the rooftop and escaping down a wooded hill. The police are saying that this man abandoned a gun and ammunition nearby.
The Case-Turn
The FBI has announced a $100,000 reward for information that would lead to the capture of the suspect. The forensic investigators have collected shoe impression evidence, forearm imprint evidence, and palm print evidence.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed that officials are reviewing over 7,000 tips and leads and have conducted nearly 200 interviews so far. He also warned of disinformation campaigns online, allegedly fueled by foreign bots.
US Government Response
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau condemned online posts glorifying the killing and said foreigners supporting such violence could face visa revocations.
“This horrific assassination cannot be normalized. Foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome in our country,” Landau stated on X.
Vigils and Public Reaction
Across the US, vigils have been held in Kirk’s memory. Supporters described him as a “reasonable voice” on campuses, while podcast host Joe Rogan, who learned of the news mid-show, called the killing “scary and dangerous.”
AI Misinformation Concerns
The assassination has also sparked a wave of misinformation amplified by AI chatbots. Watchdog group NewsGuard flagged false claims made by platforms like Perplexity and Grok, which either denied the shooting happened or mislabeled real footage as satire.
What’s Next?
Anybody with information concerning the matter should call the FBI hotline at 1-800-FBI or visit the website at fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting. Investigators urge the public to maintain patience as the matter moves forward and the culprit is delivered to justice.
