What we know about the shooting of Charlie Kirk

Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views.

Authorities posted images Thursday of a "person of interest" and asked the public for help in identifying the individual. The Utah public safety commissioner said law enforcement has "good video footage" of the suspect, who has not yet been identified. Law enforcement officials also said the weapon used has been recovered and described it as a "high-powered, bolt-action rifle."

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will fly with Kirk's body on Air Force Two to his hometown in Phoenix, Arizona, according to officials.

President Trump paid tribute to Kirk, and elected officials on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemned the attack and denounced acts of political violence.

Turning Point USA says Kirk "has become America's greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored"

Turning Point USA issued a lengthier statement Thursday in the wake of Kirk's death, after issuing a brief statement on Wednesday.

"Every one of us at Turning Point USA is crushed and devastated by the hateful murder of our founder and guiding light, Charlie Kirk," TPUSA said.

"Charlie was no stranger to threats," the statement continued. "He received thousands throughout his life. But he always prioritized reaching as many young Americans as possible over his own personal safety. Now, Charlie has become America's greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored."

Turning Point said Kirk "loved America, its people, its Constitution, its freedom, and the limitless good all of them have done for the world, but above all, Charlie lived every day with an overflowing love of the Christ he knew he would one day get to see."

Turning Point's U.K. arm plans London vigil for Charlie Kirk's international supporters

The U.K. offshoot of Turning Point, the conservative group founded by Charlie Kirk, has announced in a social media post that a vigil will be held in London to honor the late conservative activist.   

The group said that its organizers would hold a vigil on Friday evening and urged "all British supporters of Charlie" to join the gathering.

The CEO of Turning Point U.K. Jack Ross paid tribute to Kirk on Thursday in a social media post.

"I'll never forget everything you did to help us at Turning Point UK. You revived Christianity and shaped our politics for the better Charlie. A true patriot, family man and hero - now a martyr," Ross said.

FBI news conference postponed due to "rapid developments"

The Utah Department of Public Safety said the FBI news conference that was scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET has been postponed, citing "rapid developments."

"Due to the rapid developments in our investigation, we will suspend this (news conference)," the Utah DPS said in a statement. "We will release an updated time later today."

FBI to hold news conference in Utah

The FBI will speak at a news conference at 2:45 p.m. ET, the Utah State Police announced.

GOP congressman says he's introducing legislation to award Kirk the Congressional Gold Medal

Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, said he is introducing legislation to award Kirk the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.

"Charlie elevated our national discourse, inspired our students, and proclaimed Christ crucified with vigor and conviction. He was not only a hero of the Christian faith but also the embodiment of what our Founders envisioned when they enshrined the First Amendment," Ogles wrote on X.

A copy of the measure shared by the congressman to social media describes the conservative activist as "the personification of the First Amendment, never compromising the truth while also treating those with whom he disagreed with dignity and respect."

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.

Florida Rep. Cory Mills, also a Republican, introduced a resolution to honor Kirk following his assassination.

Pentagon 9/11 event location was moved "out of an abundance of caution" after Charlie Kirk shooting

President Trump was slated to deliver his 9/11 speech Thursday morning just outside the Pentagon building. But the pool of reporters covering the president was informed early this morning that the speech was being moved to the interior Pentagon courtyard instead.

That change was made after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at an outdoor event Wednesday, a senior administration official told CBS News.

"Out of an abundance of caution, the president's speech at the Pentagon was moved inside," a senior administration official said.

FBI offering up to $100,000 reward for information leading to arrest of gunman

The FBI said it is offering a reward for information that leads law enforcement to identify and arrest the person or people involved in Kirk's assassination.

"The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah," the bureau wrote on social media.

The FBI urged members of the public to call the FBI or submit photos and video through an online form.

Kirk's body will be flown on Air Force Two to his home in Arizona, officials say

Charlie Kirk's body will be flown on Air Force Two to where he lived in Arizona, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City on Thursday to retrieve Kirk's body, and the vice presidential aircraft will transport the body to Phoenix, where Kirk's family lives, the officials said. Vance and second lady Usha Vance will travel with Kirk's family and some of his friends to Arizona.

Spokespeople for the vice president declined to comment.

Kirk's body was transferred from the hospital to the medical examiner's office on Wednesday night, said Beau Mason, commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.  

"We will continue to facilitate movements to get him home today and with his family," Mason told reporters in a press conference in Utah Thursday morning.

Authorities post images of "person of interest," ask public for help in identifying individual

The Utah Public Safety Department and the Salt Lake City FBI office on Thursday posted images on social media of someone they called a "person of interest" in the investigation.

"We are seeking the public's help in identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University," the post said.

What we know about the shooting of Charlie Kirk

Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was speaking to a large crowd at an outdoor "Prove Me Wrong" debate, where he invites students to challenge his political and cultural views.

Authorities posted images Thursday of a "person of interest" and asked the public for help in identifying the individual. The Utah public safety commissioner said law enforcement has "good video footage" of the suspect, who has not yet been identified. Law enforcement officials also said the weapon used has been recovered and described it as a "high-powered, bolt-action rifle."

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will fly with Kirk's body on Air Force Two to his hometown in Phoenix, Arizona, according to officials.

President Trump paid tribute to Kirk, and elected officials on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemned the attack and denounced acts of political violence.

Turning Point USA says Kirk "has become America's greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored"

Turning Point USA issued a lengthier statement Thursday in the wake of Kirk's death, after issuing a brief statement on Wednesday.

"Every one of us at Turning Point USA is crushed and devastated by the hateful murder of our founder and guiding light, Charlie Kirk," TPUSA said.

"Charlie was no stranger to threats," the statement continued. "He received thousands throughout his life. But he always prioritized reaching as many young Americans as possible over his own personal safety. Now, Charlie has become America's greatest martyr to the freedom of speech he so adored."

Turning Point said Kirk "loved America, its people, its Constitution, its freedom, and the limitless good all of them have done for the world, but above all, Charlie lived every day with an overflowing love of the Christ he knew he would one day get to see."

Turning Point's U.K. arm plans London vigil for Charlie Kirk's international supporters

The U.K. offshoot of Turning Point, the conservative group founded by Charlie Kirk, has announced in a social media post that a vigil will be held in London to honor the late conservative activist.   

The group said that its organizers would hold a vigil on Friday evening and urged "all British supporters of Charlie" to join the gathering.

The CEO of Turning Point U.K. Jack Ross paid tribute to Kirk on Thursday in a social media post.

"I'll never forget everything you did to help us at Turning Point UK. You revived Christianity and shaped our politics for the better Charlie. A true patriot, family man and hero - now a martyr," Ross said.

FBI news conference postponed due to "rapid developments"

The Utah Department of Public Safety said the FBI news conference that was scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET has been postponed, citing "rapid developments."

"Due to the rapid developments in our investigation, we will suspend this (news conference)," the Utah DPS said in a statement. "We will release an updated time later today."

FBI to hold news conference in Utah

The FBI will speak at a news conference at 2:45 p.m. ET, the Utah State Police announced.

GOP congressman says he's introducing legislation to award Kirk the Congressional Gold Medal

Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, said he is introducing legislation to award Kirk the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously.

"Charlie elevated our national discourse, inspired our students, and proclaimed Christ crucified with vigor and conviction. He was not only a hero of the Christian faith but also the embodiment of what our Founders envisioned when they enshrined the First Amendment," Ogles wrote on X.

A copy of the measure shared by the congressman to social media describes the conservative activist as "the personification of the First Amendment, never compromising the truth while also treating those with whom he disagreed with dignity and respect."

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.

Florida Rep. Cory Mills, also a Republican, introduced a resolution to honor Kirk following his assassination.

Pentagon 9/11 event location was moved "out of an abundance of caution" after Charlie Kirk shooting

President Trump was slated to deliver his 9/11 speech Thursday morning just outside the Pentagon building. But the pool of reporters covering the president was informed early this morning that the speech was being moved to the interior Pentagon courtyard instead.

That change was made after the shooting of Charlie Kirk at an outdoor event Wednesday, a senior administration official told CBS News.

"Out of an abundance of caution, the president's speech at the Pentagon was moved inside," a senior administration official said.

FBI offering up to $100,000 reward for information leading to arrest of gunman

The FBI said it is offering a reward for information that leads law enforcement to identify and arrest the person or people involved in Kirk's assassination.

"The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah," the bureau wrote on social media.

The FBI urged members of the public to call the FBI or submit photos and video through an online form.

Kirk's body will be flown on Air Force Two to his home in Arizona, officials say

Charlie Kirk's body will be flown on Air Force Two to where he lived in Arizona, according to officials familiar with the matter.

Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City on Thursday to retrieve Kirk's body, and the vice presidential aircraft will transport the body to Phoenix, where Kirk's family lives, the officials said. Vance and second lady Usha Vance will travel with Kirk's family and some of his friends to Arizona.

Spokespeople for the vice president declined to comment.

Kirk's body was transferred from the hospital to the medical examiner's office on Wednesday night, said Beau Mason, commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety.  

"We will continue to facilitate movements to get him home today and with his family," Mason told reporters in a press conference in Utah Thursday morning.

Authorities post images of "person of interest," ask public for help in identifying individual

The Utah Public Safety Department and the Salt Lake City FBI office on Thursday posted images on social media of someone they called a "person of interest" in the investigation.

"We are seeking the public's help in identifying this person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University," the post said.