Overview

• Investigators recovered a suspected bolt-action rifle for forensic testing and released rooftop photos of a person of interest tied to the Utah campus shooting.
• Two individuals detained for questioning were released, and the multi-agency search for the gunman continues with the suspect still at large.
• President Trump blamed the “radical left” in an Oval Office address, ordered flags lowered, and vowed to pursue those he says contributed to political violence.
• Prominent conservative voices urged aggressive action and used “war” rhetoric, while Democrats emphasized de-escalation and, in some cases, renewed calls for gun control.
• The on-camera killing amplified concerns about a broader rise in U.S. political violence, with experts warning of polarization and social media dynamics fueling risk and pushing tighter event security.