Photos emerge of Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer and his weapon
Photo: activist Charlie Kirk (Getty Images)
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a photo of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder. An image of the weapon used to shoot the activist has also appeared online, according to an FBI post on X and the New York Post.
"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 FBI stated.
Photo: suspected killer of Charlie Kirk (FBI)
Photo: suspected killer of Charlie Kirk (FBI)
According to the New York Post, preliminary law enforcement reports indicate that the sniper rifle used to shoot Kirk had cartridges engraved with "transgender and anti-fascist ideology."
The weapon is a .30-06 Mauser bolt-action rifle. Investigators found it in a forest, wrapped in a towel.
Photo: rifle used to shoot Charlie Kirk (New York Post)
Murder of Charlie Kirk
On Wednesday, September 10, during debates at Utah Valley University, shots were fired roughly twenty minutes after right-wing activist Charlie Kirk began his speech. The activist was hospitalized with injuries.
Later, US President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death.
Following the incident, American investigators reported the arrest of a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, but the suspect was released after questioning.
More details on what is known about Kirk’s murder, the investigation, and reactions in the US and worldwide can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
