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FBI Recovers Rifle Used in Influencer Charlie Kirk's Fatal Shooting

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FBI investigators have obtained a rifle believed to have been used in the killing of Charlie Kirk, a prominent social media influencer, and have secured high-quality video footage of the shooter. The rifle was found in a wooded area where the suspect fled. This development comes as authorities continue their search for the individual, described as wearing all dark clothing. The Utah Department of Public Safety and FBI are working together to analyze closed-circuit TV footage and doorbell camera recordings to gather more leads.

Key Takeaways:

  • FBI investigators have recovered a high-powered bolt action rifle believed to have been used in the shooting of Charlie Kirk.
  • The rifle was found in a wooded area where the suspect fled, and the FBI laboratory will conduct analysis.
  • Investigators have collected footwear impressions, a palm print, and forearm imprints for analysis.
  • A video footage of the suspect, taken from campus security cameras, shows the individual dressed in all dark clothing.
  • The Utah Department of Public Safety is working with the FBI to analyze the video footage, closed-circuit TV footage, and doorbell camera recordings.
  • President Donald Trump has announced that Charlie Kirk will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  • The incident occurred on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, where Kirk was speaking at an event at 12:20 p.m. local time.
  • The suspect jumped off the building and fled into a nearby neighborhood, prompting investigators to contact witnesses and review doorbell camera footage.

Statistics:

  • 1 rifle recovered in a wooded area where the suspect fled.
  • 1 video footage of the suspect, taken from campus security cameras, showing the individual dressed in all dark clothing.
  • 1 Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Charlie Kirk by President Donald Trump.
  • 1 event took place at Utah Valley University in Orem, where Kirk was shot at 12:20 p.m. local time.
  • 1 eyewitness account described the shooter as wearing all black, a black long gun, black tactical helmet, black mask, and a black tactical vest.

Sources:

  • Kuwait News Agency, 11 Sep 2025, "US FBI announces recovery of rifle used in Charlie Kirk's killing"
  • Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason, 11 Sep 2025, "Utah Department of Public Safety and FBI Involved in Manhunt for Shooter"

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