FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X:
"The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency."
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Wednesday (September 10) the shooting death of Charlie Kirk was a "political assassination".
Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday at an event at a Utah university.
The suspect remains "at large."
House lawmakers held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk who was killed in a shooting at Utah Valley University where he was participating in an event.
Charlie Kirk, a conservative youth activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been fatally shot during an event at a college in Utah. President Donald Trump said Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday as he was speaking at Utah Valley University. Videos posted to social media show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans, “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out and Kirk reaches for his neck. A large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators gasp and scream. Some run away. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says a “person of interest” is in custody, through no charges were immediately announced.
Charlie Kirk, a conservative youth activist and CEO of Turning Point USA, has been fatally shot during an event at a college in Utah. President Donald Trump said Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday as he was speaking at Utah Valley University. Videos posted to social media show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans, “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong.” A single shot rings out and Kirk reaches for his neck. A large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators gasp and scream. Some run away. A suspect has not been apprehended.
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