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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested – FBI ‘Subject’ of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting released after questioning – FBI
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Authorities have yet to release the gunman’s identity Authorities have provided conflicting reports on whether the suspected gunman was still on the loose
The FBI has announced the arrest of the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. The FBI has backtracked on earlier claims that a suspect had been taken into custody following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, announcing late Wednesday that the individual described as a “subject” of interest was released after questioning.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the development in a statement on X. “The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in the interest of transparency,” he wrote.
Kirk, 31, was killed with a single shot in what investigators believe was a targeted attack on Wednesday. Authorities said the shooter, dressed in dark clothing, fired from a rooftop on campus some distance away. The bullet struck him in the neck as he answered audience questions from a tented stage, sending hundreds of spectators fleeing in panic.Kirk, 31, was killed with a single shot in what investigators believe was a targeted attack on Wednesday. Authorities said the shooter, dressed in dark clothing, fired from a rooftop on campus some distance away. The bullet struck him in the neck as he answered audience questions from a tented stage, sending hundreds of spectators fleeing in panic.
“The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with the FBI,” agency director Kash Patel said in a post on X Wednesday evening. 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 https://t.co/YXsG6YpFR5
Utah Governor Spencer Cox described the killing as a “political assassination,” calling it “a tragic day for our nation.” Earlier on Wednesday, Patel had announced that a “subject” was in custody, prompting widespread reports that the gunman had been caught. Utah Governor Spencer Cox also said “there is no information that would lead us to believe there is a second person involved,” though Utah Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason insisted the investigation remained active.
Governor Cox described the killing as a “political assassination,” calling it “a tragic day“ for the state and nation.
“And I just want to remind you, we still have the death penalty here in the state of Utah,” the governor added.“And I just want to remind you, we still have the death penalty here in the state of Utah,” the governor added.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the suspect. Utah Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said the investigation into “the person of interest” was still ongoing. “There was one shot fired and one victim. We believe this was a targeted attack against one individual,” he stated. Governor Cox added that “there is no information that would lead us to believe there is a second person involved.” The conflicting statements have fueled confusion over whether law enforcement is still pursuing an active suspect. Officials have not yet provided a description or identity of the gunman.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was a major supporter of Donald Trump and the executive director of Turning Point USA. He rose to prominence through his debates with liberal and progressive students. In honor of the “truly Great American Patriot,” President Trump has ordered all American flags across the United States to be flown at half-mast until Sunday. Charlie Kirk was a major supporter of Donald Trump and the executive director of Turning Point USA. He rose to prominence through his debates with liberal and progressive students. In honor of the “truly Great American Patriot,” President Trump has ordered all American flags across the United States to be flown at half-mast until Sunday.