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Joe Rogan, Charlie Sheen Learn of Charlie Kirk’s Killing On-Air, Condemn Celebrations

Their real-time reaction arrives as a federal manhunt intensifies, with a recovered rifle, released images, plus a $100,000 reward.

Overview

  • Rogan and Sheen were recording Wednesday when producers confirmed on set that Kirk had died, and the episode was released Thursday with their reactions.
  • Rogan urged debate over violence and criticized MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd for on-air remarks; Dowd was later removed by the network.
  • Authorities say no suspect is in custody as the FBI leads the search, having recovered a bolt-action rifle and released images and video of a person of interest.
  • Investigators announced a $100,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest and asked the public to share information.
  • Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck while taking questions at an outdoor Utah Valley University event on his American Comeback Tour and later died, according to the FBI.