An incident that the nation by storm! Charlie Kirk, conservative activist had been shot while speaking at a university event in Utah. Unfortunately, the search for the killer still continues.
The 31-year-old was shot in front of a crowd of approximately 3,000 people on Wednesday, and videos of the incident has been circulating on social media.
What Do We Know About the Camera Footage and Rooftop Speculations?
Kirk was shot in the neck, and this sparked chaos amongst the thousands of people that were present there. According to camera footage, students were running for cover upon hearing the sound of gunfire.
After the shooting, Kirk was rushed to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and passed on. Many officials believe that the shooting was a planned attack by gunmen situated at the top of the building.
Camera footage shows a person in dark clothing running across the roof of Losee Centre (a building on UVU’s campus) shortly after the shot is fired.
Officials suggest that the shooter was approximately 200 yards away when firing the shot.
These visual cues assist establish numerous things: the attacker most likely had a vantage point, planned their placement, and maybe waited for the proper time.
Description: Dark Clothing & Disguises
According to witnesses, the description of the person matches with that in the footage, describing the suspect as wearing dark clothing.
That profile tends to suggest someone trying to hide identity and reduce visibility.
The Suspect & Suspicious Persons
There were two people that were taken into custody, and one of the two people were arrested shortly after the aftermath of the incident. University police had charged with obstruction; he was later released. The governor first classified the other guy as a “person of interest” in the inquiry, but he was eventually freed. Utah Governor Spencer Cox described it as a “political assassination”.
There is no confirmed identity of the shooter yet.
What We Still Don’t Know Yet? What’s Missing?
Despite all of the above, there are major unanswered questions.
- Firstly, what was the motive? Why was it specifically Charlie Kirk? Was it political, something personal or just a random act of violence? This is yet to be confirmed.
- It is still not clear whether the weapon has been recovered. Should this be found, it would assist a lot in the investigation.
- Who is this person in the all-black gear? Are there accomplices?
- Could there have been stricter security? How did the shooter access the roof without being noticed? What was the security gap? All these questions need to be answered to help with this case and prevent another occurrence from happening in future.
Why the Evidence Suggests a Targeted Attack
The evidence so far suggest that this was a planned attack. The shooter targeted from a distance and wore dark clothing. Charlie Kirk was killed in a single shot, which Utah Governor Spencer Cox denounced as a political assassination. Cox swore that the perpetrator will be brought to justice and held completely accountable, as the death penalty is still in place.
Final Thoughts
As the investigations around Charlie Kirk’s death continues, witnesses are urged to come forward with any information that they may have. Even though the killer and the motive remain unknown, authorities are working hard to identify the perpetrator.
Evidence thus far suggests that this may have been a planned attack, but why this happened, is still the most painful question for Kirk’s family and his supporters. This is a developing story as the investigation and hunt for the killer continues