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Charlie Kirk assassination ‘person of interest’ released, gunman still at large: FBI

An initial suspect was released after questioning by the FBI while the search continues for the gunman who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university event.

  • A suspect believed to be the shooter of Charlie Kirk has been released after interrogation, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
  • Utah's Governor declared Kirk's killing a 'political assassination,' with a single sniper bullet confirmed as the cause of death.
  • President Donald J. Trump ordered U.S. flags to half-staff in Kirk's honor, stating, 'The great, and even legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead.
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A person who had been arrested during the investigation into the murder of right-wing activist and U.S. influencer Charlie Kirk on Wednesday was released, the FBI director reported hours after announcing his arrest.

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KUTV broke the news in Salt Lake City, United States on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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