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Charlie Kirk death: Police hold presser, share video of suspect fleeing crime scene
Charlie Kirk shooting updates: The FBI, which is investigating the tragic assassination with local and state law enforcement agencies, has asked the public to share any information, photos, or videos they might have of the incident to help with the probe.
- 7:57 AM IST, Sep 12Officials release video of suspect fleeing crime scene
- 7:37 AM IST, Sep 12Utah Public Safety shows video of suspect fleeing Charlie Kirk shooting
- 7:29 AM IST, Sep 12Beau Mason urges public to share tips in latest Press conference
- 7:28 AM IST, Sep 12US warns foreigners against praising Kirk’s killing
- 7:20 AM IST, Sep 12Republican Rep proposes resolution for Charlie Kirk to lie in honor in Capitol
- 6:49 AM IST, Sep 12Donald Trump calls for peaceful response after Charlie Kirk killing
- 6:30 AM IST, Sep 12FBI director Kash Patel visits UVU campus shooting site with state officials
- 6:25 AM IST, Sep 12Supporters wave flags as Charlie Kirk’s widow steps off Air Force Two in Arizona
- 6:13 AM IST, Sep 12Investigators release new photos of ‘person of interest’ | Photos
- 5:54 AM IST, Sep 12VP JD Vance accompanies Charlie Kirk’s casket to Phoenix, joined by Erika Kirk| Video
- 5:13 AM IST, Sep 11Police deny having the shooter's name
- 4:07 AM IST, Sep 11Authorities believe they have a name of the shooter
- 3:21 AM IST, Sep 11Donald Trump plans to attend the funeral
- 6:30 PM IST, Sep 11Republican National Committee chairman on Charlie Kirk's death
- 3:02 PM IST, Sep 11What we know | RECAP
- 2:54 PM IST, Sep 11What were Charlie Kirk's belief? His opinions on religion, women, LGBTQ, racism & gun violence | Live Updates
- 2:28 PM IST, Sep 11US Embassies in Seoul, Tokyo lower flags to half-staff
- 12:53 PM IST, Sep 11New York Yankees hold moment of silence before Tigers game
- 12:44 PM IST, Sep 11Murder 'sign of utter desperation, cowardice', says ex-UK PM
- 12:28 PM IST, Sep 11Absolutely unacceptable, says 22-year-old Democrat on assassination
- 11:57 AM IST, Sep 11Conservative leader's extreme view on abortion goes viral after his death
- 11:39 AM IST, Sep 11Charlie Kirk shooting updates quick recap | What happened so far
- 11:29 AM IST, Sep 11How the right-wing activist rose to prominence?
- 11:15 AM IST, Sep 11Utah Valley University to remain closed this week
- 11:03 AM IST, Sep 11Days before death, Kirk warned of 'globalist menace' in Tokyo
- 10:51 AM IST, Sep 11What did Charlie Kirk's last X post say? | LIVE Updates
- 10:39 AM IST, Sep 11LIVE Updates | Who was Charlie Kirk? Trump ally shot dead in Utah
- 10:27 AM IST, Sep 11A 'normal campus day' turned tragic, says witness
- 10:16 AM IST, Sep 11FBI asks people to share any information, photos, videos from event
- 10:04 AM IST, Sep 11Lawmakers who faced violence respond to Charlie Kirk shooting
- 9:45 AM IST, Sep 11JD Vance pens heartfelt eulogy for the man he 'barely knew in 2017'
- 9:25 AM IST, Sep 11Images capture panic, horror of Trump aide's assassination
- 9:14 AM IST, Sep 11Conservative leader was going to be at Utah event for 'couple hours'
- 9:01 AM IST, Sep 11What happened at UVU? 'A gunshot, then screams'
- 8:48 AM IST, Sep 11Donald Trump Jr's emotional post for 'little brother'
- 8:44 AM IST, Sep 11Hurts because it was so senseless, says Oklahoma Senator
- 8:33 AM IST, Sep 11Emotion 'very high' on House floor, says Speaker Mike Johnson
- 8:25 AM IST, Sep 11Lawmakers want increased security after Kirk's death, says House Speaker
- 8:10 AM IST, Sep 11How was the conservative leader shot?
- 7:48 AM IST, Sep 11Officials took two suspects into custody and later released them. Who were they?
- 7:39 AM IST, Sep 11Italian President condemns killing of 'popular Republican activist'
- 7:34 AM IST, Sep 11Canada PM Mark Carney 'appalled' by Kirk's murder
- 7:30 AM IST, Sep 11Utah university community 'shocked, saddened', UVU president
- 7:25 AM IST, Sep 11First lady Melania Trump calls for 'compassionate awareness' after Kirk's death
- 7:09 AM IST, Sep 11What did Trump say in his proclamation to honour Kirk
- 6:59 AM IST, Sep 11Where was the Trump ally shot?
- 6:49 AM IST, Sep 11Utah Valley University gets all clear after Kirk assasination, campus to stay closed
- 6:34 AM IST, Sep 11Kirk's family in audience at the time of shooting
- 6:30 AM IST, Sep 11Trump blames ‘radical left’ for killing of Charlie Kirk
- 5:50 AM IST, Sep 11Suspect still on the loose, investigation underway
- 5:37 AM IST, Sep 11FBI says suspect in custody released after questioning
- 3:49 AM IST, Sep 10Charlie Kirk was answering question on mass shooting
- 3:48 AM IST, Sep 10Trump ally fatally shot at Utah Event
Charlie Kirk shooting updates: This blog ends here. Follow here for fresh updates. FBI officials held a press conference on Thursday to share details on Charlie Kirk's assassin, saying that they have recovered the "high-powered rifle" used for the assassination. While the shooter responsible for Charlie Kirk's killing remains at large, FBI said they have images of him.
...Read MoreUS conservative leader and a close ally of President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, died after he was shot while speaking at a student-sponsored outdoor event with his Turning Point USA advocacy group at Utah Valley University. After being shot in the neck, he was rushed to the Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead a few hours later.
US President Donald Trump confirmed his passing and said that no one understood or had the heart of the youth in the US the way Charlie Kirk did.
"The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!" he posted on Truth Social.
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Later, the President released a video statement on Kirk's assassination and blamed the 'radical left' for his murder. He accused them of comparing people like Kirk to "Nazis and the world's worst mass murderers and criminals". He vowed to punish each one responsible for this murder.
What police statement said?
A statement released by the Utah Department of Public Safety earlier said the shooting is still an active investigation.
Law enforcement authorities initially took one George Zinn into custody as a suspect, but later released him and charged him with obstruction by UVU police.
A second suspect, Zachariah Qureshi, was later taken into custody, but he was also released after interrogation. The statement said that neither of these individuals is linked to the shooting currently.
The probe, being conducted by the Utah DPS and the FBI, along with the Utah County Attorney' office, the County Sheriffs' office and local police departments, is still underway. The manhunt for the shooter is on, they said.
How did Charlie Kirk die?
Law enforcement authorities believe that the shooter fired from the roof of a building down to the location of the public event in the student courtyard.
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Though the Utah Department of Public Safety did not provide any further information, it said that around 3,000 people attended the event Kirk was speaking at. They added that UVU PD had six officers working the event, in addition to Kirk's security detail.
The statement added that the Utah Valley University campus will be closed for the rest of the week.
Charlie Kirk death | Other key points
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that it was probing the assassination in collaboration with local and state law enforcement authorities.
- The manhunt for the shooter is underway as the suspect is yet to be identified. The FBI has asked people to share with the agency any information, photos or videos from the incident to help with the investigation.
- Videos shared on social media showed that Kirk was being asked questions about mass shootings in America when he was shot in the neck.
- Eyewitnesses at the event said that all was going fun until there was a pop sound, and they realised it was a gunshot that had hit Charlie Kirk. Panic and chaos engulfed the campus area as some attendees even screamed at the horror that had just occurred.
- Utah Valley University said the campus was immediately evacuated and remained closed. Classes were cancelled until further notice. Those still on campus were asked to stay in place until police officers could safely escort them off campus.
- From Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Italian President Giorgia Meloni, tributes poured in for the 31-year-old right-wing activist.
