The FBI has released an image of a suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday afternoon.
"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 account for the FBI's Salt Lake City, Utah office wrote on X.
Authorities said he was hit by a gunshot fired from a distant rooftop.
FBI officials a bolt action rifle was found in a nearby wooded area.
Fox reported the killers weapon and ammunition had messages engraved on them.
Conservative podcast host Steven Crowder reported he obtained a leaked ATF internal message that said the cartridges were engraved with transgender and anti-fascist ideology.
President Donald Trump said he knows the reson behind the shooting but won't disclose it.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the killer.
Fox reported Vice President JD Vance was flying to Utah to meet with Kirk's family. Then everyone will travel with his casket aboard Air Force 2 to Phoenix.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) caught two suspects hours after the shooting. However, the agency later released them.
In a social media post, FBI director Kash Patel said the subject was released after questioning and that the investigation continues.
Trump announced Kirk’s death online, praising Kirk as “Great, and even Legendary.”
In a video, he called Kirk a “martyr for truth and freedom.”
Authorities are working on multiple active crime scenes.
They are giving little information about the shooter’s identity, motive, or possible location.
Officials are reviewing “grainy” security video that shows a mysterious person in dark clothing.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox called the shooting a political assassination.
“This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation,” said Cox.
Videos from the event show Kirk speaking under a tent.
A shot is heard, and Kirk is seen reaching for his neck as blood gushes out.
Spectators screamed and ran from the area.
The killing has drawn condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife changed their travel plans to visit with Kirk’s family in Salt Lake City today.
Vance posted a lengthy tribute to Kirk online, crediting him with helping to organize and staff the current Trump administration.
