FBI detains person accused of murdering Charlie Kirk
Activist Charlie Kirk (Photo: Gage Skidmore/flickr.com)
US law enforcement authorities have detained a suspect in the murder of far-right activist Charlie Kirk, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
“The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with the FBI,” the agency head said.
Patel added that the Bureau will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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At present, investigators only have footage from security cameras, FBI Director Kash Patel noted.
According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, the killer was dressed in dark clothing and likely fired from a rooftop.
Attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk
Charles (Charlie) James Kirk was a well-known American conservative activist, publicist, and media personality.
He repeatedly criticized US military aid to Ukraine and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being unwilling to end the war with Russia.
Kirk hosted the conservative The Charlie Kirk Show and was closely connected to Donald Trump’s political circle.
On Wednesday, September 10, Kirk was speaking at a debate at Utah Valley University when, about 20 minutes into his speech, a gunshot was fired. The wounded activist was taken to a hospital.
Later, President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death.
