The FBI has released two photographs of a man suspected of the shooting death of 31-year-old conservative activist Charlie Kirk, asking for the public's help in identifying him. Authorities have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the perpetrator or perpetrators.
In the published photographs, the suspect appears wearing a black T-shirt with the image of the American flag, a baseball cap and dark sunglasses.
The release of the images suggests that investigators have not been able to identify the suspect through facial recognition technology or other methods. Earlier, the police chief said the photos would only be released if identification through advanced means failed.
How did the incident happen?
According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, the suspected shooter arrived at the university campus shortly before noon, climbed onto the roof of a building across from where Charlie Kirk was expected to appear, and from there fired a single shot that struck Kirk in the neck. After the attack, the suspect jumped off the roof and fled toward a nearby neighborhood.
Investigators say they have been tracking the suspect's movements as he climbed onto the roof, and are currently analyzing all available footage to determine his identity.
Meanwhile, earlier reports by the Wall Street Journal cited inside sources claiming that the bullets used in the attack were engraved with pro-transgender and anti-fascist slogans. It was also mentioned that graffiti in support of the transgender community may have been found near the scene, although this information has not been officially confirmed.
A senior police official familiar with the investigation said the reports in question have not been verified by department analysts and may constitute a misinterpretation of the evidence.
