(NEXSTAR) — Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot while speaking at a Utah university Wednesday.

“This is a dark day for our state. It’s a tragic day for our nation," said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. "I want to be very clear this is a political assassination.”

A law enforcement source confirmed to The Associated Press late Wednesday that no one was in custody and investigators were searching for a new person of interest, according to the official, who wasn't authorized to discuss the matter and asked to remain anonymous.

Earlier in the day a person of interest was taken into custody, Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed in a press conference. Authorities declined to call the person a suspect in the case, however.

Just before 6 p.m. MT, FBI Director Kash Patel, who ann

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