Overview

• Local police with FBI and ATF assistance are continuing the search for the shooter, and no suspect has been publicly identified.
• Authorities say they recovered a high-powered rifle in nearby woods believed to be the weapon and are analyzing video; two people detained were later released.
• TMZ executives Harvey Levin and Charles Latibeaudiere said the heard laughter came from staff watching an ABC7 Los Angeles car chase and apologized for the “horrible timing.”
• A viral clip of the livestream drew millions of views and heavy criticism from conservative commentators, including Laura Loomer, who accused TMZ of celebrating the death.
• Kirk, 31, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, intensifying concern about political violence and placing media behavior under renewed scrutiny.