FBI Recovers Rifle in Charlie Kirk Utah Assassination; Suspect Unidentified

Authorities have recovered the high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to have been used to assassinate conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The FBI reported that the weapon was found in a wooded area near the campus, along with footwear impressions and palm and forearm prints for analysis. The shooter, described as a college-aged male, reportedly fired from a rooftop before fleeing the scene and remains unidentified, though investigators possess good video footage of the suspect which has not been publicly released. Officials emphasized that the killing was a targeted political assassination, drawing bipartisan condemnation amid concerns over escalating political violence in the United States. The FBI and local law enforcement are actively pursuing leads, urging the public to provide any helpful images or videos to aid the investigation. Despite detaining two individuals initially, no suspects have been connected to the shooting, and the investigation continues with full resources dedicated to apprehending the killer.