Charlie Kirk suspect released & remains at large says FBI after questioning determined arrested young man was not the Utah Valley University shooter.
A suspect who had been taken into custody hours after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was fatally shot has been released, FBI Director Kash Patel announced.
Kirk, 31, was shot at 12.20pm during a rally at Utah Valley University by a gunman who was caught on camera running across a rooftop in the moments after he opened fire.
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The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement. Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency https://t.co/YXsG6YpFR5
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025
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Screams erupted as the Turning Point USA founder fell out of his chair after the shots rang out.
He was then rushed to a local hospital, where he mortally succumbed to his injuries.
The person of interest police have taken into custody following the fatal shooting has been released, FBI Director Kash Patel has said.
He had earlier announced that a suspect was in custody, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said a person of interest was being questioned.
But Patel now says the investigation into the ‘targeted’ shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University is ongoing.
An older man, Michael Mallinson who was initially taken into custody had also been released after police questioning. In total, two individuals were taken into custody, with both men since released.
FBI agents are now working with the local police to track down the killer, as Utah Gov. Spencer Cox suggested the murderer may face the death penalty.
