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US authorities ask for help to find Charlie Kirk's killer

Irfan Aftab
September 12, 2025

In the US, authorities are appealing to the public for information as they hunt the killer of controversial right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump has announced that he will posthumously award Kirk the presidential medal of freedom.

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US authorities have released CCTV footage showing a person jumping from a rooftop moments after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at a Utah university. Authorities believe the shot was fired from that building. A high-powered bolt-action rifle was later found in nearby woods, along with forensic evidence.

For information leading to the suspect's capture, the FBI has offered a reward of up to $100,000.

Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk's body was flown to Arizona, where he lived with his family.

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