The sniper who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk remained at large Friday, even as investigators released images and video of a man believed to be behind Wednesday’s politically charged killing at a Utah university.
President Donald Trump said authorities were making progress in the manhunt for the gunman, who fired a single rifle round that struck Kirk in the neck. Kirk, 31, was an author, podcast host and a leading figure in mobilizing conservative youth voters, credited with helping Trump return to the White House.
Officials stopped short of calling the man seen in surveillance footage a suspect, instead labeling him a “person of interest.” They confirmed he was present at the scene of the crime, Utah Valley University in Orem.
A combination photo shows a person of interest in the fatal shooting of U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S., shown in security footage released by the Utah Department of Public Safety, Sept. 11, 2025. (Reuters Photo)
Kirk had been on campus hosting one of his student outreach events, where he often invited heated debate on polarizing topics such as race and gun violence. Roughly 3,000 people were in attendance.
