FBI releases photo of ‘person of interest’, offers reward in Charlie Kirk assassination
The FBI has released a photo of a person of interest linked to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley university. The agency is offering a $100,000 reward for facts leading to the suspect’s identification and arrest. The suspect is described as wearing dark clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and a shirt with a distinctive decal. Authorities have set up a digital tip line to gather public assistance and have received over 130 tips so far. Despite releasing some footage of the suspect, law enforcement continues their investigation using new technology. An internal report mentioned engravings on the shooter’s ammunition reflecting transgender and antifascist messages, though this has not been independently confirmed. Two individuals arrested shortly after the shooting were subsequently released. The weapon used, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, was recovered in a nearby wooded area. Authorities believe the killing was targeted and have assured there is no ongoing public threat.
FBI releases photo of ‘person of interest’, offers reward in Charlie Kirk assassination
The FBI released a photo on Thursday of a person of interest in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The agency also offered a $100,000 reward for any “information leading to the identification and arrest” of the suspect.
The X account of the FBI’s Salt Lake City office released two images of a man wearing dark clothing, matching previous descriptions of the shooter. His shirt had a decal on it, and he was wearing a hat and sunglasses.
The FBI has created a digital tip line for the public to submit information that can help their investigation. Before the photos were released, FBI Salt Lake City Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls said authorities had received over 130 tips.
The FBI revealed that it had footage of the suspected assassin at a press conference earlier on Thursday but previously declined to release it. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said then that he was confident new technology would help them identify the shooter.
An internal report first reported by the Wall Street Journal said that investigators found engravings on ammunition in the shooter’s gun expressing transgender and antifascist ideology. The report has not been independently verified and could be preliminary and thus altered. The Washington Examiner reached out to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for confirmation and comment.
Authorities arrested two individuals in the hours after the shooting, but both were released after interrogation by the police.
Kirk was killed Wednesday afternoon during an event at Utah Valley University. The killing was believed to be a targeted event and there is no danger to the public, the authorities said. They recovered the suspected assassin’s weapon, a high-powered, bolt-action rifle, finding it abandoned in a wooded area.
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