Orem, UT – The search for the individual responsible for the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk is still active, with the suspect remaining at large. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the initial search of the area has not yet yielded the firearm used in the shooting.
As of Wednesday evening, multiple agencies, including the Orem Police Department, Utah Valley University Police, and the FBI, are leading the investigation. Sources close to the investigation told CNN that U.S. Marshals are on standby, prepared to launch a full-scale manhunt for the shooter, but have not yet been deployed.
The shooting occurred earlier today at an event on the Utah Valley University campus where Kirk was speaking. Witnesses reported hearing a single gunshot before Kirk was seen collapsing, having been shot in the neck.
While the university initially stated a suspect was in custody, they later clarified that the individual was released after it was determined they were not the shooter. The campus remains on high alert, with classes canceled and an ongoing building-to-building search by police.
The tragic incident has sparked widespread reactions, with political figures from across the spectrum condemning the violence. We will continue to follow this developing story and bring you updates as they become available.
