The FBI has released a surveillance image of the suspect linked to the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU). The development marks the most significant update since the attack stunned both the campus and the political world.
What happened at UVU?
As previously reported by DOJO, Kirk was shot in the neck yesterday while attending an event on the university’s campus. He later died from his injuries. Law enforcement recovered the weapon used but had not identified the shooter until now.
According to officials, the suspect appears to be of college age, which may have allowed him to bypass security at the university. The FBI confirmed that both video and still images were captured by campus CCTV systems.
Image made public
The newly released image shows a young male figure moving through a hallway. While the FBI has not yet shared the video footage, investigators say the still photograph is part of a broader effort to identify and locate the shooter.
Authorities have urged anyone with information about the suspect to contact the FBI immediately. They stressed that the image release is meant to generate public leads without compromising the ongoing investigation.
Reactions and previous reports
The shooting has drawn national attention, with tributes pouring in from political leaders and supporters across the country. President Donald Trump, a longtime ally of Kirk, has already announced that he will posthumously award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him “a giant of his generation.”
This latest development follows earlier DOJO coverage of the FBI’s initial findings, which confirmed the recovery of the firearm but noted that no arrest had been made. With the release of the suspect’s image, the investigation appears to be entering a new phase.
What comes next
The FBI says additional details, including the release of surveillance video, may follow once it no longer risks the investigation. For now, the suspect remains at large, and the motive behind the shooting is still unclear.
