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FBI Recovers Suspected Rifle in Charlie Kirk Killing and Releases Person-of-Interest Images

Officials urge caution on leaked claims about ideological inscriptions, pending forensic confirmation.

Overview

  • Agents say a bolt-action Mauser .30-06 recovered in woods near Utah Valley University is believed to be the weapon, now undergoing FBI lab analysis.
  • Investigators released images of a college-age person of interest and asked the public to help identify him as the federal manhunt continues.
  • Authorities report the shooter fired a single rooftop shot from roughly 200 yards, then fled on foot, with shoe and palm impressions collected for testing.
  • A leaked law-enforcement bulletin and a Wall Street Journal report say ammo found with the rifle bore transgender and anti-fascist messages, a detail not yet verified by analysts.
  • Two people detained for questioning were released after officials found no current ties to the shooting, and tips are still being sought.