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FBI Releases Photo of Suspected Shooter Who Assassinated Charlie Kirk; What We Know So Far

Matt Margolis : Sep 11, 2025  PJ Media

"This morning, I can tell you that we have recovered what we believe is the weapon that was used in yesterday's shooting. It is a high-powered bolt action rifle." -FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls (The FBI welcomes all tips: 1-800-CALL-FBI)

[PJMedia.com] The suspect who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk remains at large on Thursday, but authorities say there has been a breakthrough in the manhunt. Law enforcement has recovered a weapon and obtained "good footage" of the gunman, who is described as "college age." Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was struck by a single bullet around 12:20 p.m. MDT on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, at the start of his American Comeback Tour. (Screengrab image: via Fox News /Salt Lake City FBI)

"This morning, I can tell you that we have recovered what we believe is the weapon that was used in yesterday's shooting. It is a high-powered bolt action rifle," FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls said Thursday during a press conference. "That rifle was recovered in a wooded area where the shooter had fled. So the FBI laboratory will be analyzing this weapon. Investigators have also collected footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints for analysis."

Addressing the ongoing question of motive, Bohls said, "Now, I understand there are a lot of questions about motive. I assure you that all leads, tips, and tips are being fully investigated."

He also confirmed that the investigation has received a substantial number of community reports: "As of this morning, we have received more than 130 tips. We thank the community for that."

Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason provided a detailed account of how authorities tracked the suspect involved in the recent campus shooting. "Starting at 11:52 a.m., the subject arrived on campus, shortly away from campus," Mason said, explaining that law enforcement had closely monitored the individual's movements... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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