Manhunt Intensifies: FBI Recovers Rifle in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

OREM, Utah – The FBI has announced the recovery of a high-powered rifle believed to be the weapon used in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as the intensive manhunt for his killer continues. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University (UVU).

Officials stated on Thursday that a “high-powered bolt action rifle” was found in a wooded area near the shooting site. The perpetrator, described as college-aged, remains at large, with law enforcement working “around the clock” to locate the individual. Authorities confirm they have tracked the shooter’s movements and possess “good” video footage, though it will not be released to the public at this time.

The shooting, which occurred around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, saw the suspect fire down at Kirk from the roof of a nearby building before fleeing off-campus. In addition to the weapon, investigators have collected crucial evidence including footwear, palm, and forearm imprints for analysis. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason emphasized that this was a “targeted” attack, vowing that law enforcement is “exhausting every lead” to apprehend the suspect.

Utah Valley University is closed until September 14 following the incident. The tragic event has drawn widespread condemnation from across the political spectrum, with President Donald Trump posthumously awarding Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom and ordering flags to be lowered to half-staff. Meanwhile, the FBI continues to solicit tips, photos, and videos from the public to aid in the ongoing investigation.

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