Charlie Kirk murder: New video shows shooter jumping off college roof, fleeing

The FBI released video showing the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder fleeing a Utah campus rooftop. A manhunt is underway with over 200 tips, DNA tests, and a $100,000 reward announced.

New Delhi: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a new video in the Charlie Kirk murder case showing a suspect fleeing the scene moments after the conservative activist was fatally shot.

In the footage, the suspect is seen running across a roof, dropping over the edge, and entering a wooded area on the Utah Valley University campus immediately after the shooting.

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The FBI said in a statement: “Around 12 p.m. Mountain Time on September 10, 2025, the subject climbed up to a rooftop; after he shot and killed Charlie Kirk, he jumped off and ran away. He left a gun and ammunition in a wooded area near the university.”

It added: “Trace evidence collected from the rooftop scene included shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print. Anyone with information in this case should call the FBI at 1-800-FBI or visit fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting.”

The suspect, captured in the video, is wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, a hat, sunglasses, and a backpack.

Investigators have also conducted DNA examinations of the crime scene to gather more clues.

During a Friday briefing, the Utah Governor warned against misinformation: “A tremendous amount of disinformation is circulating online. I think Charlie said it best, that when things get bad, we should put our phones down and spend time with our families. Our adversaries want violence.”

So far, no arrests have been made, though police say they have identified a “person of interest.”

A massive manhunt is underway, with police receiving over 200 tips and investigating multiple leads. The FBI has announced a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was delivering a lecture during a campus event at Utah Valley University when he was shot in the neck, sparking panic among attendees. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the country’s most prominent conservative student organisation. He launched the Arizona-based group in 2012 at the age of 18, building it into a political powerhouse with over 800 chapters across US colleges. TPUSA became a central force in mobilising young conservative voters, particularly in the 2024 election, where it played a pivotal role in boosting Trump’s re-election campaign.