Overview

• Verified videos show a single shot striking Kirk’s neck during a question‑and‑answer session under a campus tent.
• Utah authorities say the round likely came from a nearby rooftop in what they believe was a targeted attack.
• FBI Director Kash Patel said a person detained after the shooting was released following questioning, and the gunman remains at large.
• Investigators recovered a bolt‑action rifle in the area for forensic testing and issued tip lines seeking photos and video from the public.
• President Trump ordered flags lowered to half‑staff, Turning Point USA suspended events, and Utah Valley University closed areas of campus for the investigation.