FBI Director Patel Confirms Ongoing Comprehensive Investigation Into Charlie Kirk Assassination

FBI Director Kash Patel has affirmed that the bureau is conducting a thorough and meticulous investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, examining every potential lead and theory. The investigation covers a wide range of details, including the shooting location, the possibility of accomplices, text message confessions, Discord chats, the bullet's trajectory, weapon transport, and observed hand signals near Kirk at the time of the killing. Patel addressed conspiracy theories involving a plane near the assassination site, clarifying that the aircraft's transponder was not turned off, attributing apparent data gaps to incomplete flight data in rural areas after consulting with the pilot and the FAA. While some details of the investigation are known, others remain under pursuit to ensure all possibilities are considered, with the FBI committed to delivering justice without releasing all information prematurely to protect the investigation's integrity. Patel emphasized that the full weight of U.S. law enforcement is behind the inquiry and that every question will be addressed at the appropriate time. The FBI continues to actively follow evidence and is dedicated to a comprehensive resolution of the case.