Search for the shooter who shot Charlie Kirk is still continuing: latest updates on day two

The Search for Charlie Kirk’s Murderer Has Spread New Videos

 

Police released photos and videos of a “person of interest” and called on the public to help identify the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. More than 30 hours after the attack that drew national attention, authorities are still searching for the gunman who killed Kirk, a 31-year-old writer and podcast host known for energizing the conservative youth vote and supporting Donald Trump’s second presidential campaign.

Paramedics rushed Kirk to the hospital Wednesday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the neck, but he later died. The next day, investigators released footage of an unidentified man fleeing across a university rooftop believed to be the site of the fatal shot.The suspect is still at large.

The details of the investigation and the death of Kirk are as follows:

Where Is the Suspect Now?

The gunman who killed Charlie Kirk with a single shot during his speech at Utah Valley University remains unidentified after fleeing the scene. The police have not suggested any possible motive so far.
Police as well as federal agents still call for the public’s support in recognizing the perpetrator. Authorities have widely distributed multiple photos and security camera videos of the suspect. Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed that detectives have interviewed more than 200 people and received nearly 7,000 tips from the community. He urged the public to continue cooperating by sending photos and videos directly to the FBI.
“It’s as if we are in a battle,” Cox said at a press conference on Thursday evening along with FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino. “We cannot keep on working without your help, the public, at this time.”
The authorities are also talking about the local robbers’ handprint found on the roof, a climbing boot trace, and a hunting rifle located in the thicket not far from there, where they presume the assailant fled with.

What We Know About the Suspect

Utah’s Department of Public Safety released several photos of the suspect, describing him as a white man wearing Converse shoes, jeans, a long-sleeved black T-shirt with a U.S. flag and eagle print, and a black baseball cap with a triangle logo.
A surveillance video played at the media briefing shows the man running over a Utah Valley University roof about 120 meters (400 feet) from where Kirk was giving his speech. Next, the clip depicts him letting go of the support, running along the side of the car park, crossing a street, and getting into the woods.
The police say the perpetrator has left hand and foot impressions at the location that they are now examining to help in the search for the fugitive.

What Information Do We Have Regarding the Rifle Used in the Murder of Kirk?

Authorities verified that they found a bolt-action rifle in a nearby forest, which they believe was used in the shooting.
FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls referred to it as “a high-powered, bolt-action rifle.” Several U.S. media, quoting law enforcement sources, have pinpointed the weapon to be an imported Mauser .30-06 bolt-action rifle.
In contrast to fully automatic guns, the bolt-action rifles are slower in firing but are more accurate. At the moment, the FBI is handling the weapon to their forensic lab for further checks.
The Wall Street Journal, citing a source close to the case and a police memo, reported that the rifle and three cartridges found inside were inscribed with words linked to transgender and antifascist themes.

Ongoing Efforts to Track Down the Shooter

In a bid to gather actionable leads, the FBI announced that it would be willing to offer a reward of up to $100,000 for any piece of information that would help them to identify and apprehend the killer or killers of Charlie Kirk. Utah Governor Spencer Cox made the statement on Thursday, promising to campaign for the death penalty once the perpetrator is captured and tried. He added that law enforcement officers have already collected “over 7,000” tips and leads from residents.