The FBI on Thursday released images of a person of interest in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual as the manhunt for the suspected shooter continues.
“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,” the FBI’s Salt Lake City office wrote on X, urging anyone with information to come forward.
The post included law enforcement images showing the suspect’s appearance and approximate age.
Kirk, 31, was addressing a packed audience of students when the attack occurred.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as campus security evacuated students and Kirk was quickly taken to safety by his staff.
University officials have coordinated with law enforcement to ensure the campus remains secure while the search for the suspect continues.
Authorities have been actively investigating for roughly 24 hours.
Shortly after the shooting, a person of interest was arrested but later released due to insufficient evidence.
A few hours later, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that another suspect had been taken into custody, who was also later released, drawing criticism from conservatives demanding