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Charlie Kirk Assassination Live Updates: Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck on Wednesday while answering a question during an open debate at Utah Valley University.
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Charlie Kirk Assassination Live Updates: Manhunt to catch conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murderer is underway. FBI has released images of a “person of interest” and also announced a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s).
Trump’s ally, Charlie Kirk, was shot dead on Wednesday while addressing an open debate at Utah Valley University. US President Donald Trump has strongly condemned his assassination and called the murderer “a total animal”. He had earlier described the killing as a “dark moment for America.”
Trump told reporters he had spoken at length with Kirk’s widow, Erika. “We had a long talk, and she’s devastated. She’s absolutely devastated, as you can imagine,” he said. Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika, and two young daughters.
As a tribute to Kirk, Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-mast until September 14 across federal buildings, military posts, naval stations, and US embassies worldwide.
Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE Updates: FBI Shares New Video Of Suspect | Watch
“The FBI is releasing video of the shooter who murdered Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location,” FBI said.
The FBI is releasing video of the shooter who murdered Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location. Trace evidence collected from the rooftop includes shoe impressions, a… pic.twitter.com/hDVVFKUhYl
— FBI Salt Lake City (@FBISaltLakeCity) September 12, 2025
Charlie Kirk Assassination Updates: What Happened On September 10
31-year-old Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck on Wednesday while answering a question on mass shootings during an open debate at Utah Valley University, as per The New York Times. He is survived by his wife, Erica, and two young daughters.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Updates: Utah Governor Pleads for Public's Help
Utah governor pleads for public’s help as officials seek to identify suspect in shooting of Charlie Kirk. FBI has released images of a “person of interest” and also announced a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s).
Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE Updates: No Suspect Yet
As per the officials, the gunman climbed onto a campus rooftop shortly before Kirk appeared, took aim with a bolt-action rifle, and escaped into a nearby neighborhood.
Federal agents later recovered the weapon, palm prints, and footprints in a wooded area. Grainy surveillance images of a black-clad “person of interest” have been released, but no suspect has been identified as of now.
Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE Updates: Trump To Award Kirk Posthumously
Trump announced he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, crediting Kirk’s organisational abilities for his administration’s success. He also expressed hope that progress is being made to find the “sniper” responsible for Kirk’s death and added that he feels obligated to attend the right-wing commentator’s funeral.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Updates: FBI Releases Images Of "Person Of Interest" | Photos
The FBI continues to work alongside our law enforcement partners to seek justice in the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. We are releasing additional photos of a person of interest. Information about this developing investigation can be found… pic.twitter.com/woZacCxYgE
— FBI Salt Lake City (@FBISaltLakeCity) September 12, 2025
Charlie Kirk Assassination Updates: President Trump Calls Killer 'Total Animal'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (US local time) called Charlie Kirk’s killer “a total animal”. He told reporters he had spoken with Kirk’s widow, Erika. “We had a long talk, and she’s devastated. She’s absolutely devastated, as you can imagine,” he said. On possible motive for the attack, Trump said he had “an indication” but declined to share details.
Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE Updates: Utah Police Cancelled Press Conference
Utah police cancelled a planned press conference due to “rapid developments” in their investigation but have not provided further updates. Officials previously stated they had found a high-powered, bolt-action rifle near the crime scene.
Charlie Kirk Assassination LIVE Updates: FBI Releases Images Of 'Person Of Interest'
The shooter remains at large more than a day after Kirk’s killing, with the FBI releasing images of a person of interest and offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of those involved.
