The FBI is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest connected to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The fatal shooting of the conservative activist on Wednesday has prompted a multi-agency manhunt, and investigators are now turning to the public to help solve the case. The call for public assistance comes as law enforcement continues to build a profile of the suspect, who they believe is a “college-aged” individual who was able to “blend in” with the crowd.
The FBI’s Salt Lake City field office has released images of a person of interest in connection with the shooting. The photos, shared on X, show an individual wearing black sunglasses, a baseball cap, a long-sleeved black shirt, and jeans. This is the first time the FBI has released images of a person they believe is directly linked to the crime. The public is being urged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI with any information that may help identify this individual. The FBI has also set up a dedicated digital media tip line for people to submit photos and videos from the event.
This development follows a series of breakthroughs in the investigation. The FBI has confirmed that they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe is the murder weapon. The rifle, found in a wooded area near the campus, has been sent to a federal lab for forensic analysis. Additionally, an internal Department of Justice bulletin, cited by sources, has revealed that ammunition found in the rifle was engraved with what has been described as transgender and antifascist ideology. This finding is being analyzed as a potential motive for what authorities have called a “targeted attack.”
The Utah Department of Public Safety and the FBI have also been able to track the suspect’s movements before and after the shooting, noting that the individual arrived on campus at 11:52 a.m. local 
time on Wednesday, moved to the rooftop of a building, and then fled into a nearby neighborhood after firing a single shot at Kirk. The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a prominent figure in the conservative movement, has sent shockwaves throughout the United States and has reignited a fierce national debate about political violence.
The manhunt for the shooter continues, with the FBI pledging to “bring every resource to bear” to find the person responsible. The release of the person of interest’s images marks a critical stage in the investigation, as authorities hope a tip from the public will lead to the capture of the individual who committed this heinous act. The Utah Valley University campus remains closed as the investigation continues, with the community on edge until the killer is apprehended.
