Charlie Kirk, a rightwing activist and media personality, has died after he was shot Wednesday while hosting an event on a college campus in Utah.
President Donald Trump confirmed his death on Truth Social.
Person of interest in custody
The Utah governor said there is a “person of interest” in custody during a press conference Wednesday.
However, officials also said, “We will find you.”
Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X that the shooter is in custody.
The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi .
We will provide updates when able.
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025
Patel later posted an update that th