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Manhunt Widens for Rooftop Shooter in Killing of Charlie Kirk

Conflicting statements from the FBI director fueled public confusion over custody status.

Overview

  • Utah public safety officials and the FBI are co-leading the investigation, saying the gunman remains at large as they work multiple active crime scenes.
  • Authorities believe a single, targeted shot was fired from the Losee Center rooftop from roughly 100 to 200 yards away, and security video shows a figure in dark clothing.
  • Two people detained after the shooting, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, were questioned and released with no ties to the attack, though Zinn was booked for obstruction by university police.
  • Investigators are analyzing campus surveillance and are asking the public to upload photos and videos to the FBI’s digital tip line.
  • Security at the ticketed UVU event is under scrutiny after attendees reported no ticket checks or bag screening and the campus police chief acknowledged preparation lapses.