Charlie Kirk Murder: 'Person Of Interest' Seen In Photos, FBI Says He Came Before Event Began

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 07:41 IST

The FBI has released surveillance photos of a ‘person of interest’ in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Investigators also recovered the suspected rifle used in the killing.

A combination photo shows a person of interest in the fatal shooting of U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk (Photo: Reuters)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday released photos of a ‘person of interest’ in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

As the images were released, investigators in the United States also said they had found the bolt-action rifle believed to have been used in the politically charged killing.

The photos, extracted from a security camera, show a person going up stairwells to get onto a roof before firing at Kirk, officials told a press conference, as per Reuters.

Kirk, a staunch defender of gun rights and a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck. Audience members fled in panic soon after.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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