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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect seen fleeing on new video: Live updates Thao Nguyen and Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY September 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM 0 The manhunt for a suspected gunman who fatally shot Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and a close political ally of President Donald Trump, entered it...

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Thao Nguyen and Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY September 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM

The manhunt for a suspected gunman who fatally shot Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and a close political ally of President Donald Trump, entered its third day Friday as officials pleaded for the public's help in identifying the suspect, caught on video fleeing the scene.

Authorities released new footage and enhanced still images of the suspected shooter, who has not been identified. The video, released Thursday night, showed a person running across a rooftop of the building from which the fatal round was fired before climbing down and dropping to the ground.

That person left palm impressions and "some smudges" on the building, said Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason. The video also showed the person crossing a street and moving into a wooded area near the Utah Valley University campus, where authorities said they found a "high-powered, bolt-action" rifle.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for the public's help in the investigation, noting that the FBI has received more than 7,000 leads and tips. Officials have not confirmed the shooter's motive or ideology, but Trump told reporters he has "an indication," though he did not elaborate.

Kirk, 31, was killed by a single gunshot on Wednesday afternoon while speaking in front of some 3,000 people as part of his "American Comeback Tour" at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.

1 / 22Charlie Kirk remembered in memorials: Conservative activist was shot while speaking in UtahSupporters visit a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix on Sept. 11, 2025.Suspect 'blended in well with a college institution'

While authorities have not identified the suspect, they released new images of a person of interest wearing a black shirt with an American flag and an eagle, a hat with a triangle on it, sunglasses and a black backpack. Authorities also released security-camera footage showing a person going up stairwells to get onto a roof before firing at Kirk.

The suspect "blended in well with a college institution" and appeared to be of college age, according to Mason.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest. The agency announced the reward on Thursday shortly after releasing two images of the person of interest in the investigation.

Ex-Secret Service agent: Weapon found is 'gold mine of information'

Donald Lane, a former U.S. Secret Service agent with decades of experience in fugitive manhunts, told USA TODAY that the recovery of the rifle used in the killing of Kirk is a significant development for law enforcement.

"Recovering that weapon is absolutely huge," he said. "It's a gold mine of information."

Lane said experts analyzing the gun could discover fingerprints, DNA, or perhaps a serial number that could trace back to the shooter. He also noted other breakthroughs in the case, including palm and shoe prints discovered near the scene of the shooting.

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Authorities release photos of the person of interest

The Utah Department of Public Safety released more photos of the person of interest in Kirk's murder.

The agency released four photos and asked the public to report tips on the FBI website. The pictures show a man dressed in a black shirt, jeans, and a ballcap, and wearing a backpack.

We're releasing additional photos of the person of interest in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Please send all tips available to: https://t.co/XXzYBH1GkE pic.twitter.com/DgLOlrU6Cx

— Utah Public Safety (@UtahDPS) September 12, 2025

US threatens action against foreigners praising Charlie Kirk's death

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned that the United States may take action against foreign nationals who glorify Kirk's killing.

"I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country," Landau said in a post on social media.

Landau's comments come months after the Trump administration introduced its new visa policy. Foreign nationals visiting or living in the country legally could lose their visa status if they violate the law under the new "catch and revoke" policy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in May.

In an email sent to USA TODAY, a state department spokesperson said that "this administration does not believe that the United States should grant visas to persons whose presence in our country does not align with US national security interests."

- Terry Collins

Charlie Kirk has died after being shot in the neck during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025, President Donald Trump confirmed.Take a look back at Kirk's political career starting with his speech during the 2016 Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena on July 18, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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