The FBI has released a photo of a person of interest following Wednesday’s assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was killed by a single gunshot wound to the neck after being struck while seated under a tent at Utah Valley University.
One man angered police after he was caught stealing certain items right after the shooting, though his actions pale in comparison to the person who pulled the trigger. While a suspect was taken into custody, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a photo of a male wanted in connection with the killing.
The Salt Lake City office in Utah shared photos of the man in question via their Twitter/X account, asking for assistance identifying him.
“We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,” the caption reads.
You can see it right below:
The shooter is said to have worn dark clothing while taking the shot from a rooftop about 130 meters away, running into the nearby woods right after.
He is said to be college-aged, which has helped law enforcement agencies narrow their search down.
Charlie Kirk’s Killer Caught On Video, According To Public Safety Chief
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason announced this Thursday that the authorities had a “good video” of the shooter and were “working through some technologies and some ways to identify this individual.”
Mason indicated they would contact the media and the public for help if needed.
“If we are unsuccessful, we will reach out to you as the media and we will push that publicly to help us identify them,” he added. “But we are confident in our abilities right now.”
The weapon used to kill Charlie Kirk was retrieved from a wooded area near the scene and has been described as a high-powered bolt-action rifle.
The FBI is in the process of analyzing the firearm.
