Charlie Kirk killer remains at large, and authorities are calling on the public to assist in his capture.
Investigators have been on an intensive hunt for Charlie Kirk killer for nearly two days, releasing photos and videos of the suspect as well as evidence found at the crime scene: palm prints, boot tracks, and a Mauser 30 bolt-action rifle found wrapped in a towel in nearby woods.
Charlie Kirk Murder – FBI Investigation Intensifies
Federal agents and state police said more than 7,000 tips have been submitted, though the suspect’s name and motive remain undisclosed. Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters that without public help, “law enforcement cannot complete its work.” Standing alongside him, FBI Director Kash Patel said the case remains a top priority.
Political violence in the US condemned
Kirk was shot while addressing a crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem. The attack, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, shocked the country as yet another example of political violence in the US. President Donald Trump, joined by Democrats in condemning the attack, pledged to award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
Charlie Kirk’s murder – reward for information and details of the attack
Authorities have offered a reward for information of $100,000 leading to the suspect’s arrest. FBI officials said the shooting was “a planned act.” The suspect disguised himself as a student, mingled with the crowd, and fired a single shot from a rooftop before slipping away.
It is also worth noting that the murder of a politician in full view of everyone caused real panic in the educational institution. Students and teachers locked themselves in classrooms. Residents of nearby houses are also trying to stay home and not go outside unnecessarily, fearing a repeat attack.
Police are on duty on the streets, but so far the search has been unsuccessful.
