The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighbourhood after firing one shot and has not been identified, authorities said Thursday (September 11, 2025) in disclosing they have recovered a high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in the attack and are reviewing video footage of the person they believe was responsible.
The shooter appeared to be of college age and blended in on the university campus where Kirk was killed Wednesday (September 10, 2025), said Beau Mason, the commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety. It remained unclear how far the shooter has travelled, though law enforcement officials say nearby woods where the rifle was found have been secured.
