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Manhunt Underway After Charlie Kirk Is Assassinated at Utah Campus

Investigators say the fatal shot came from a nearby rooftop, with national rhetoric rapidly escalating.

Overview

  • Authorities say an unknown gunman fired from a rooftop near Utah Valley University, and a multi‑agency search continues with no suspect or motive confirmed.
  • Two people of interest were detained and interviewed, then released, according to the FBI and the Utah Department of Public Safety.
  • President Donald Trump delivered an Oval Office address blaming rhetoric from the “radical left,” ordered flags to half‑staff, and vowed to pursue anyone who “contributed” to the killing.
  • Leaders from both parties condemned the shooting, though tensions flared in the House as a planned moment of silence gave way to partisan shouting.
  • Prominent right‑wing figures called for retribution as outlets highlighted a broader pattern of political violence, with TIME’s new cover declaring “Enough.”