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Suspect Taken Into Custody in Charlie Kirk Assassination

Investigators focus on confirming the suspect’s identity through video and ballistic evidence.

Overview

  • Utah law enforcement took a suspect into custody in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to officials familiar with the operation.
  • Authorities had released rooftop footage and multiple images of a college‑age person of interest and urged the public to submit tips to the FBI.
  • Investigators recovered a high‑powered bolt‑action rifle in nearby woods and are analyzing palm, forearm, and footwear impressions.
  • Officials say the shooter arrived shortly before the event, accessed a campus roof, fired a single round, then fled into a neighboring area.
  • Leaders across parties condemned the killing; flags were ordered to half‑staff and a Presidential Medal of Freedom was announced for Kirk.