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Charlie Kirk's assassination has been trending, and it seems to be the only thing people are talking about. While the identity of his shooter still remains unknown, investigators have the name of a person of interest based on three sources. However, no arrest attempts have been made as of now. Additionally, there are also a few more new details that emerged during the investigation.
Charlie Kirk was shot at a "Prove Me Wrong" debate at Utah Valley University on September 10. Right before his assassination, the last thing he shared on his official Instagram account was a screenshot of his X post about the Ukrainian woman who was stabbed. He captioned the X post, writing:
"America will never be the same."
The majority of Americans are mourning the loss of Kirk. But at the same time, there are those celebrating his death, simply because they do not agree with his beliefs.
Have a look at five things the FBI has made public regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination.
5 things to know about Charlie Kirk's shooting, according to the FBI
With conspiracy theories and speculations going around the internet, it might be difficult to filter which information is true, and which detail is fabricated. Here are five things related to Charlie Kirk's shooting as shared by the FBI. Have a look at them below.
What information do the authorities have about the shooter?
The authorities are still unable to identify the shooter. However, photos of a suspected individual have been released to the public. The photo shows a man who "appears to be of college age" and seemed to have "blended in" with the college students after the shot was fired. The man was seen wearing a long-sleeve black T-shirt with a hat and black sunglasses.
Earlier, two people of interest were detained, but neither of them was connected to the shooting and was released.
Currently, a manhunt is underway, and the authorities are offering $100,000 for information that would help them find Kirk's murderer.
Where did the shooter shoot from?
According to the authorities, the unidentified shooter aimed at Charlie from a distant rooftop, probably 200 meters away from where the political activist sat.
The FBI has also released a video of the alleged shooter. It revealed a man dressed in a full black outfit, climbing off a roof, and running away, moments after Kirk was shot.
What type of gun was used?
A Mauser .30 caliber bolt-action rifle was found in the nearby woods on the campus and was hidden under a towel. Authorities believed that the area where it was dropped was the path taken by the shooter.
How will the shooter be punished?
Utah Governor Spencer Cox stated that the state is seeking the death penalty in connection with Charlie Kirk’s murder.
The governor addressed the issue at a press conference and said:
"We've been working with our attorneys, getting everything that we need, affidavits ready, so that we can pursue the death penalty in this case. And that will happen here in the state of Utah."
How are people cooperating with the FBI?
Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed that this is one of the largest numbers of digital tips they have gotten since the Boston Marathon bombing that happened in 2013.
Authorities have received over 7000 tips and conducted more than 200 interviews so far.
Charlie Kirk's murder stunned the US. Authorities continue to investigate the case with thousands of tips and a $100,000 reward on the table, but the identity of the shooter remains unknown.
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