Charlie Kirk shot dead: FBI shares new images of murder suspect, announces $100,000 for information

The FBI Salt Lake City wrote on X: "The FBI continues to work alongside our law enforcement partners to seek justice in the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. We are releasing additional photos of a person of interest."

The photographs shared by the FBI showed a young man wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. He was seen captured in a stairwell of a building.

He was also seen wearing a shirt which had an American flag printed on it.

FBI announces award

The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Tip line

Anyone with photos or video should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting.

Anyone with information (without multimedia) should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov.

Kirk shot dead

Kirk was shot dead on Wednesday during his address at Utah Valley University in Orem.

A single gunshot was fired, and it struck Charlie on his neck when he was addressing the students at the university.

He was speaking at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" table as part of his American Comeback Tour.

FBI director Kash Patel said a person, who was taken into custody in connection with the crime, has been released after interrogation by the law enforcement.

Weapon recovery

The  Utah Department of Public Safety said a high-powered bolt-action rifle was recovered in a wooded area where the shooter had fled.

Experts from the FBI are analysing the weapon.

"There are reportedly photos of a weapon and various details about that firearm and ammunition, including inscriptions and symbols," the statement issued by the Department said.

"At this time, we are not able to provide further details on the content of those inscriptions. Additionally, we are not able to confirm individual photos’ authenticity, as those photos were not released by law enforcement. We are not confirming further details at this time," it said.