The FBI has shared two photos of a “person of interest” they’re looking to question in connection with the shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The conservative influencer, 31, was shot in the neck and killed on Wednesday while speaking at a university event in Orem, Utah.
As of now, the FBI has not made any breakthrough in the shocking death of Kirk. “We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the bureau wrote on X, along with the photos, which show a slender man dressed head to toe in dark clothing.
Face of Evil
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In the photos, the man can be seen wearing wraparound sunglasses, a dark hat, and a long-sleeve shirt that seems to feature an American flag design. Authorities are urging anyone who recognizes the man to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or send in a tip online.
This came as the manhunt for the college-age suspect entered its second day after conservative activist Kirk was fatally shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University.
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The gunman entered the campus at 11:52 a.m. on Wednesday — less than 30 minutes before firing the single deadly shot that killed Kirk, Beau Mason of the Utah Department of Public Safety said at a morning press conference.
Kirk was shot in the neck and was rushed to the hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries. The gunman remains at large as cops frantically hunt for him.
Bohls said the shooter’s rifle was found in a wooded area near campus and noted that the Bureau has already received more than 130 tips connected to the case.
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He added that investigators also found shoe prints and a palm print near the scene of the shooting, giving detectives more evidence to work with. However, they have not yet been able to identify the shooter.
Cops Still Clueless
Kirk, a father of two, was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Investigators believe the shooter fired from the roof of the Losee Center, where a shadowy figure was spotted running just seconds after the gunshot.
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The building sits about 200 yards from where Kirk had been speaking with students and community members about political issues. He had just finished answering a question on gun violence when the attack happened.
The search for the gunman is still ongoing, and so far, little is known about who they are. First responders at the scene described the shooter as wearing all black and aviator-style sunglasses.
In the chaos right after the attack, police detained 71-year-old George Zinn, who allegedly claimed responsibility for the shooting. However, investigators soon confirmed that he had nothing to do with Kirk’s killing. Authorities later confirmed that a second man taken into custody was also not connected to the assassination.
