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Manhunt Intensifies in Charlie Kirk UVU Killing as Rifle Is Recovered and Rooftop Figure Verified

Forensic testing on a recovered bolt-action rifle now anchors an active search for a suspected rooftop gunman.

Overview

  • Authorities say the shooter remains at large after a single round fatally struck Kirk during an outdoor event attended by about 3,000 people.
  • Verified videos and drone imagery indicate a firing position on UVU’s Losee Center roof with a clear line of sight to the stage.
  • Investigators recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle nearby and sent it, along with footwear and forearm impressions, to federal labs for DNA, fingerprint, and ballistics analysis.
  • Officials released images of a person of interest and announced a $100,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest.
  • Police noted a limited campus security presence at the event, and experts differ on whether the shot required professional training.