Charlie Kirk death: Police hold presser, share video of suspect fleeing crime scene

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: In a press briefing on Thursday evening local time, officials shared video showing the suspect climbing off a building roof, crossing a street, and moving into a wooded area near Utah Valley University. Authorities said this is where they recovered the weapon used in the shooting.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, held a press conference showing video clips of the suspect fleeing Utah Valley University after the Charlie Kirk shooting.

The footage shows the suspect jumping off a roof and escaping through the parking lot. Authorities said the individual was wearing a black T-shirt with an American flag emblem on the chest, black pants, a baseball cap, sunglasses, and carrying a backpack.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, held a press conference to provide updates on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination. He called on the public to continue submitting any information that could assist the police.

An official said that authorities have so far received over 7,000 tips from the public.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau on Thursday warned that the United States may take action against foreigners who “praise, rationalize, or make light” of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He said he had directed consular officials to take appropriate measures.

“In light of yesterday’s horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country,” Landau said on social media platform X.

“I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action.”

Landau did not specify what the potential actions against such individuals would involve.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said Thursday she will introduce a resolution allowing Charlie Kirk’s remains to lie in the Capitol Rotunda, “should the Kirk family wish.” Mace wrote, “Charlie Kirk devoted his life to defending the freedoms defining our nation. He inspired millions, led countless souls to Christ, and never wavered in defense of the First Amendment. Such a legacy makes him uniquely worthy of this distinction.”

Both the House and Senate would need to approve the resolution for a ceremony to take place, though it is unclear if a vote will be scheduled.

Meanwhile, Anna Paulina Luna, also a Republican Rep, proposed installing a statue of Kirk in the Capitol.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: President Donald Trump on Thursday urged supporters to respond peacefully to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, even as the suspect remained at large more than 24 hours after the Utah shooting.

“Kirk had been an advocate of nonviolence. That’s the way I’d like to see people respond,” AFP quoted Trump as saying.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: FBI director Kash Patel arrived at Utah Valley University on Thursday evening local time to tour the crime scene where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, the state Public Safety Department said, reported NBC News. He is being joined by Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason, the report added.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Air Force Two arrived in Phoenix carrying Charlie Kirk’s casket back to his home state of Arizona. Supporters waved American flags as the casket was removed from the plane.

Second Lady Usha Vance stepped off alongside Kirk’s widow, Erika, both dressed in black and wearing sunglasses. Vice President JD Vance followed a few steps behind in a dark suit.

A funeral is being planned, with President Trump confirming earlier that he will attend.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Utah Public Safety has released additional photos of the “person of interest” linked to the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

The photos depict an individual in a dark long-sleeved shirt with an American flag emblem on the chest, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, and carrying a backpack while moving up and down a staircase.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Vice President JD Vance was seen accompanying Charlie Kirk’s casket onto Air Force Two in a video posted on X by Tyler Bowyer of Turning Point Action, the group Kirk founded. Vance met with Kirk’s family and close friends in Utah and will travel with them to Phoenix on the vice president’s plane. President Trump has confirmed he will attend Kirk’s funeral. In the video, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, can be seen in the background.

Charlie Kirk shooting live updates: Vice President JD Vance will travel to Utah on Thursday local time to meet the family of Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist killed in a shooting, and escort his body back to Arizona. Vance was originally scheduled to attend 9/11 anniversary ceremonies in New York but will instead spend time with Kirk’s family and close friends, according to a person familiar with the plans.

JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance will accompany Charlie Kirk’s body on Air Force Two to his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, according to person familiar with the matter, cited by Bloomberg.

Police have not yet identified the person of interest in the Charlie Kirk assassination at Utah Valley University, officials told KUTV Thursday, denying a CBS News report that federal authorities had obtained a name.

Air Force Two - the vice-president's aircraft - has departed Utah for Arizona, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk. US Vice-President JD Vance is also on board the flight to Phoenix.

Two US officials and a law enforcement source told CBS News that they believe they have identified the name of a “person of interest” in the Charlie Kirk case.

US President Donald Trump said he plans to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona in the coming days.

“They’ve asked me to go,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

He said that he believed the funeral would be next weekend, but added that he would be there whenever it happened.

“I think I have an obligation,” he said.

Donald Trump called Charlie Kirk's shooter ‘an animal.’
"He's an animal. Total animal, and hopefully they'll have him. What he did is disgraceful....what this man did, was disgraceful. Hopefully we'll have him and deal with him appropriately."

Donald Trump was asked about his own safety after Charlie Kirk's assassination- but said he is "not really" concerned.

"I'm really concerned for our country. We have a great country, but a radical left group of lunatics out there," he said. "We're going to get that problem solved."

Speaking about the gunman who killed Charlie Kirk, US President Donald Trump said: "Hopefully we'll have him, and we'll deal with him very appropriately."

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have arrived at Salt Lake City International Airport in Utah today to retrieve Charlie Kirk’s remains and casket.

The remains and casket will be flown on Air Force Two back to Phoenix, Arizona.

The White House is taking extra security precautions to protect President Donald Trump following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, CNN reported.

The 9/11 memorial ceremony Trump attended this morning was moved from the Pentagon’s traditional site outside the building walls to an internal courtyard amid ongoing security concerns.

And when Trump visits Yankee Stadium tonight to watch a game against the Detroit Tigers, additional security measures will be in place in and around the Bronx location.

FBI Director Kash Patel is on his way to Utah to assist with the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the matter.

In Utah, officials were expected to hold a news conference around now to update the public on the investigation into the Charlie Kirk shooting.

The Utah Department of Public Safety now says that, due to "rapid developments in our investigation", that news conference is suspended.

In the first post on Charlie Kirk’s X account since his death, Turning Point USA mourned its co-founder and shared he was “no stranger to threats.”

“He received thousands throughout his life. But he always prioritized reaching as many young Americans as possible over his own personal safety,” the statement by the conservative political organization read.

Officials have confirmed to CBS that the weapon they suspect to be used to shoot Charlie Kirk was an imported Mauser .30-06 bolt-action rifle.

The investigators also found a "footwear impression", a palm print and forearm imprints at the scene.