FBI Releases Photos of Person of Interest in Charlie Kirk Shooting

FBI urging people to share and reach out with tips

SALT LAKE CITY — Federal investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest connected to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

The FBI Salt Lake City field office on Thursday released surveillance photos showing a man wearing a dark baseball cap, sunglasses, jeans, and a long-sleeve black shirt with an American flag graphic. Officials say the man is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting.

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Kirk was killed earlier this week during an event on the Orem, Utah, campus. Few details about the incident have been released, but authorities confirmed they are working with local law enforcement as the investigation intensifies.

The FBI is urging anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting.

“Public assistance is critical at this stage of the investigation,” the FBI said in its post on X, formerly Twitter. “If you recognize this individual or have digital media that could help, please reach out immediately.”

The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.