Kirk Shooter Still at Large

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released images of a “person of interest” in connection with the investigation into yesterday's fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on stage at Utah Valley University.  Kirk, 31 years old, was one of the most influential figures on the right who founded and served as CEO of Turning Point USA, a powerful conservative youth organization. He played a prominent role in President Trump’s outreach to young voters during the 2024 election.

The shooter is still at large. Authorities in Utah are working to identify the shooter, who jumped off a roof and fled after firing the fatal shot. A high-powered, bolt-action rifle was recovered from area where the suspected shooter fled..  Law enforcement believes the shooting suspect is of college age, but cautioned that the investigation is in its early stages.  Ammunition recovered with the high-powered rifle, was reportedly engraved with transgender and antifascist ideology. Investigators say it is unclear how far the suspect might have traveled overnight.

Conspiracy theories are abounding in the MAGA-sphere.  An eyewitness on CNN yesterday described hearing two gunshots, despite federal law enforcement claiming only a single shot was fired.  Another eyewitness says the shot was fired right after Kirk was asked about trans violence, as if it were coordinated. He believes it wasn’t just one person acting alone-- but several people working together. He also claims that someone in the crowd confessed to the shooting right after it happened, even though they didn’t have a weapon.