Rifle Found but Shooter Still Missing in Charlie Kirk’s Death

Rifle Found but Shooter Still Missing in Charlie Kirk’s Death

Sep 12, 2025 9:00 AM IST
Category America
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Charlie Kirk, a famous right-wing speaker and close supporter of President Donald Trump, was shot while giving a talk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. It happened on 10 September 2025. Kirk was answering questions from students when a gunshot was fired from the roof of a nearby building. He was hit in the neck and collapsed immediately. His team quickly responded and took him off the stage, but later he was declared dead. 

There were about 3.000 people present at the event. Everyone was shocked and scared when the shot ran out. Some students ran for cover, and emergency services rushed to the scene. Two buildings were also damaged during the chaos.

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Chapter one

The Suspect and Evidence Found 

The police and the FBI are still looking for the person who fired the shot at Charlie. No one has been arrested so far. The FBI has released some photos of a man. He is a slim, white man wearing sunglasses and a dark cap. Authorities believe he is about college age and blended with the crowd before escaping after the shooting.

The rifle was also found in a forest area near the university. Investigators have found a palm print, a shoe mark, and marks from an arm on the scene. Multiple videos show someone jumping from the roof after the shooting and running away. These videos are helping the authorities to track the suspected person. The pictures that have been released are being used for tracking the person down, and the police are also asking the people for help.

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Chapter two

Who was Charlie Kirk? 

Charlie Kirk was a key figure in the US right-wing movement. He started Turning Point USA, which is an organisation that spreads conservative ideals on college campuses. He was only 18 when he started this group. Over the years, he became one of the most well-known people in conservative politics in America. 

He had a podcast and social media channel where full debates on topics like family, values, and climate change were held. Though he had many fans, he was also heavily criticised. Some people believe that he spread false information and extreme views. 

FAQs 

  1. Has the Charlie Kirk shooter been caught? 

The Police and FBI are still searching for the suspect.

  1. Is there some evidence found related to Charlie Kirk’s shooting?

There is little evidence found near the university, like a rifle, a palm print, shoe marks, and arm marks. 

  1. Where did the shooting happen?

The shooting happened at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.


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