It has been hours since popular conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead in Utah, and the search of the shooter is still underway. While the probe has deepened with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releasing a new video of the suspected shooter, and some pictures of the "person of interest", they are yet to catch the shooter.
As the probe intensifies, the FBI has announced a substantial reward for any information leading to the suspect’s arrest. The probe agency is offering a reward of up to $100,000 (nearly ₹89 lakh) for any input on the suspect's whereabouts that may help in catching him.
The probe agency has given a number 1-800-CALL-FBI, and has also shared a link where the informant could upload their own details, along with the information they have on the suspect.
Apart from this, American billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has offered to pledge $1,000,000 ‘endowment’ for Charlie Kirk's family. “I will invest $1m for the family for free and will give them 5% of the principal each year so they have a growing stream of income for the future with the ability to tap the endowment for emergencies,” he said in a tweet.
Charlie Kirk's shooting
Pro-right activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead mid-speech at an event at the Utah Valley University. It was said to be the first event on his 'The American Comeback Tour'.
{{/usCountry}}Pro-right activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead mid-speech at an event at the Utah Valley University. It was said to be the first event on his 'The American Comeback Tour'.
{{/usCountry}}Kirk was in the middle of answering a question on transgender mass shooters when he was suddenly shot, suspectedly from the rooftop of a building.
Kirk was known for his strong beliefs on subjects like abortion, gun control, racism and more. He was a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, that protects an individual right to own arms in the US.
FBI probe so far
While the FBI is yet to identify the shooter, the probe agency has accessed and released some footage regarding the suspect. On Thursday (local time), the FBI released a new footage showing the suspected shooter jumping off a roof and running away.
Besides, the federal agency has also gathered some evidence from the rooftop, like shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print. "The shooter's weapon and ammunition were recovered from a wooded area near the university," the FBI said.
Before this, the FBI released four pictures of a "person of interest" in the Charlie Kirk shooting probe, and are pursuing multiple leads.