FBI Releases Photos Of Person Of Interest In Kirk Shooting, Rifle Found
Authorities seek public help identifying suspect linked to Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University campus.
OREM, Utah — Authorities released photos Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, where the conservative activist was killed Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking on campus.
Law enforcement officials believe the sniper fired one shot with a high-powered, bolt-action Mauser .30-caliber rifle before jumping off a roof and fleeing into a nearby neighborhood.
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The rifle was later found concealed in a towel in wooded terrain near the university. Investigators are analyzing the weapon and ammunition at a federal lab to gather forensic evidence.
The Utah Department of Public Safety described the suspect as appearing to be college-aged and blending in with the campus environment. The FBI released two images of the person of interest, showing someone wearing a hat, sunglasses and a long-sleeve black shirt, and asked the public to assist in identifying the individual. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or through the FBI’s website.
Two individuals detained shortly after the shooting were released after being cleared of involvement.
Authorities said they have tracked the shooter’s movements on campus prior to the attack but have not yet identified or located the suspect. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot in broad daylight while addressing social issues in a campus courtyard.
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