Authorities in the US have released photos of a person of interest in the murder of political activist Charlie Kirk.
The 31-year-old media personality was shot dead while speaking at a university event in Utah on Wednesday.
Police have since recovered the weapon believed to have been used to assassinate the married father-of-two, with the high-powered bolt-action rifle found wrapped in a towel not far from where the shooting took place.
However, the suspect remains on the run.
The FBI has released images of a person they would like to speak with in relation to the shooting as a major manhunt continues.
The man, described as being of “college-age”, can be seen wearing dark clothing including a shirt with the American flag on the front, a cap, and sunglasses.
The FBI has announced a US$100,000 ($150,000) reward for the killer’s apprehension.
We are asking for the public’s help identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
1-800-CALL-FBI
Digital media tips: https://t.co/K7maX81TjJ pic.twitter.com/ALuVkTXuDc— FBI Salt Lake City (@FBISaltLakeCity) September 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump, who was a close friend of Kirk, has confirmed he will be awarding the conservative influencer a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour.
Mr Trump hailed Kirk as a “giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people”.
“We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on”.
