Overview

• The shooter who killed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University remains at large as investigators recovered the bolt‑action rifle used in the attack.
• The FBI released surveillance images of a person of interest and announced a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to an arrest.
• Kash Patel first claimed the suspect was in custody before the bureau clarified that two people had been questioned and released, prompting sharp criticism from current and former officials.
• Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino traveled to Utah and appeared at a briefing, a move former FBI leaders said needlessly burdened the field office during a critical investigation.
• The White House publicly defended Patel despite private frustrations reported by some officials, as a separate lawsuit by former agents alleges politically driven purges and management missteps at the bureau.