Officials Seek Public Help Finding Charlie Kirk Shooter Utah

Authorities have been intensifying their search for the suspect who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speech at Utah Valley University, releasing photos, videos, and key forensic evidence such as a palm print, shoe impression, and a Mauser .30-caliber bolt-action rifle found near the scene. Over 7,000 tips and leads have been received, with a $100,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest. Despite initial confusion and the detention of two unrelated individuals, investigators have not yet named a suspect or determined a motive. Utah Governor Spencer Cox emphasized the necessity of public assistance, warning he is prepared to pursue the death penalty for the accused. The shooting, which unfolded in broad daylight and was captured on video, has reverberated nationally due to Kirk's prominence as a conservative figure and close ally of President Donald Trump. Vice President JD Vance visited Kirk’s family and accompanied his casket to Phoenix, highlighting the national impact of this politically charged act of violence.