Video: FBI releases footage of suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting, discovers weapons nearby

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On Friday, the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office released surveillance video of the individual believed to have shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fleeing a rooftop following the incident on September 10, 2025.

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In a statement accompanying the video shared on X, the agency indicated that the footage captures the shooter ascending to a rooftop shortly before the attack and subsequently jumping down and escaping after firing the lethal shots.

Authorities also reportedly recovered the firearm and ammunition used in the shooting from a wooded area close to the university.

The agency stated, “The FBI has released a video and more photos of the shooter in the Utah Valley shooting. The subject is seen jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting.

“Around 12 pm Mountain Time on September 10, 2025, the subject climbed up to a rooftop; after he shot and killed Charlie Kirk, he jumped off and ran away. He left a gun and ammunition in a wooded area near the university.

“Trace evidence collected from the rooftop scene included shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print. Anyone with information in this case should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting.”