Overview

• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck during an outdoor Q&A at Utah Valley University, with videos showing him collapsing as the crowd panicked.
• Authorities say one targeted shot was fired from a rooftop by a man dressed in black, and the investigation remains active on campus and nearby areas.
• FBI director Kash Patel first announced a suspect was in custody, then said the individual questioned had been released after interrogation.
• One person, George Zinn, has been charged with obstruction related to the probe, while no suspect has been publicly identified or charged in the killing.
• President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s death, ordered flags at half‑staff and blamed left‑wing rhetoric, as leaders across parties condemned political violence.