Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University Event – USA Herald
Timeline of the Shooting
Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday while addressing a large crowd of students outside Utah Valley University. Witnesses said the shooter was positioned on a rooftop before jumping off and fleeing into a nearby neighborhood after firing a single round.
Drone images published by Reuters show the rooftop area where the shooter was reportedly positioned.
Confusion Over Suspect in Custody
FBI Director Kash Patel sparked controversy Wednesday night after announcing that “the subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody.” Hours later, Patel clarified that it was only a person of interest who had been detained and later released.
“Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in the interest of transparency,” Patel wrote on X.
The walk-back prompted criticism from both sides of the political aisle.
