Charlie Kirk Shooter Update: As of September 11, 2025, 10am EST, the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect remains at large, and no one is currently in custody. Authorities believe the attack was targeted, with a single shot fired from a rooftop, specifically from the Losee Center, approximately 150-200 yards away from where Kirk was speaking. The weapon, identified as a high-powered bolt-action rifle, was recovered in a wooded area near the campus, along with a footwear impression, a paw print, and a forearm imprint. Security camera footage shows the suspect, described as wearing dark clothing and appearing to be of college age, arriving on campus at 11:52 a.m. local time, moving through stairwells to the roof, and fleeing into a nearby neighborhood after the shooting. The FBI has received over 130 tips and set up an online form to collect further information, but the suspect’s identity and motive remain unclear.

Two individuals were detained shortly after the incident but were released after interrogations determined they had no connection to the shooting. One of them, George Zinn, was charged with obstruction of justice. FBI Director Kash Patel initially announced on X that a suspect was in custody but later clarified that the person was released. Utah’s Department of Public Safety and the FBI are leading an active investigation, with Utah Governor Spencer Cox vowing to hold the shooter accountable, emphasizing the state’s death penalty. The investigation continues to analyze security footage and other evidence, but no further details about the suspect have been released to the public. Join: @davidavocadowolfe 🥑