The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has requested for public help in identifying the suspected shooter in the killing of Charlie Kirk.
“We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the FBI posted on X on Thursday.
“The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah,” the agency said.
https://twitter.com/FBI/status/1966184069206597651
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Earlier, FBI released two pictures of the man suspected of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, shortly after confirming they found a weapon of interest, according to Sky News.
Previously, SaharaReporters reported that Charlie Kirk, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, who was shot during an event in Utah on Wednesday, was confirmed dead.
Trump confirmed this in a post on Truth Social, saying, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Earlier, Brigham Tomco, a politics reporter for Deseret News, cited Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz confirming that Kirk had died.
“Utah Speaker Mike Schultz confirms Charlie Kirk is dead,” Tomco posted on X.
However, a review of statements from Mike Schultz indicates that he only confirmed the shooting incident and did not announce Kirk’s death.
Violence is unacceptable. It has no place in our state, our nation, or our politics—ever,” he said in a post on his X account.
“No disagreement, no matter how deep, justifies an attack like this. What happened is wrong, it is dangerous, and it cannot be tolerated.”
Kirk was attending a university program hosted by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organisation he founded, when he was shot on Wednesday.
Kirk, a prominent MAGA influencer and campaign strategist, solidified his role as one of the movement’s most influential figures in 2024. His organisation played a major role in mobilising grassroots support for Trump during the election, significantly boosting voter turnout.
Following Trump’s victory, Kirk spent weeks at Mar-a-Lago in Florida as part of a tight circle of loyalists assisting the president-elect in forming his administration. However, he chose not to take up a government role, instead maintaining his influence through his popular podcast, which draws nearly six million listeners each month.