FBI Manhunt Continues for Charlie Kirk Shooter in Utah Shooting

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck by a single gunshot fired from a rooftop while speaking at Utah Valley University, prompting a manhunt for the shooter who remains unidentified and at large. Authorities have released two individuals initially detained but found not connected to the shooting, with law enforcement believing the attack was carried out by a skilled lone gunman. Utah Governor Spencer Cox labeled the incident a "political assassination" and urged the suspect to surrender, while President Trump blamed "Radical Left" extremism for the attack, highlighting concerns over escalating political violence in the United States. The event, attended by over 3,000 people, raised significant security concerns as minimal security measures and no screenings were reported, and the university campus was closed following the shooting. FBI and local law enforcement continue to investigate, appealing to the public for tips to aid in apprehending the shooter, as the nation grapples with the implications of political violence crossing ideological lines. The tragedy has drawn bipartisan condemnation and intensified discussions on preventing such politically motivated violence.