Manhunt Continues For Killer Of Charlie Kirk The New York Times

Bonisiwe Shabane

-Nov 18, 2025, 12:25 AM

manhunt continues for killer of charlie kirk the new york times

Authorities say "distinctive clothing" may help identify the shooter. Authorities released new video of the person of interest in conservative influencer Charlie Kirk's killing, showing the suspected gunman climbing down from the roof of a building on the campus of Utah Valley University... The video was played during a news conference Thursday evening with state and federal officials. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox made a plea to the public for tips to help identify and locate "this evil human." "We cannot do our job without the public's help right now," Cox said.

He said state officials are already moving to pursue a death penalty case if the case goes to trial. Updated on: September 13, 2025 / 9:54 AM EDT / CBS News Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, vowed Friday to continue her husband's conservative activism work, saying, the "movement my husband built will not die." She said Turning Point USA will still host its fall college campus tour, and its AmericaFest conference in December will still take place. "The evildoers responsible for my husband's assassination have no idea what they have done," she said. "They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith and of God's merciful love.

They should all know this: If you thought that my husband's mission was powerful before, you have no idea … what you just have unleashed across this entire country and this world." "The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry," she said. We may earn commission from links on this page, but will only recommend products we believe in. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Authorities have apprehended a suspect in the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Donald Trump announced this morning during an appearance on Fox News that “they have the person they wanted,” and that he just heard about it “five minutes before I walked in.”

NBC News and CNN also reported this morning that a suspect is in custody. NBC News reported that a family member saw the photos the FBI released of a person of interest and turned him in, citing two senior law enforcement officials, with CNN noting that the suspect... Utah Gov. Spencer Cox held a press conference later this morning, in which he identified the suspect as 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we got him,” Cox said, before telling reporters that he “can’t answer” whether Robinson discussed a motive. Authorities have released more information about the suspect wanted in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk speaking in Columbia, SC, in April 2025. Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk speaking at the 2024 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk holding an event at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, in April 2025. Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk • At large: A manhunt is still underway for the person who killed conservative political activist Charlie Kirk more than a day after his shooting stunned the US. • New footage: Urging the public to help find the shooter, authorities shared a video they say shows the suspect jumping off a roof after the killing.

And in footage obtained by CNN, geolocated to a neighborhood near the crime scene, a person matching the suspect’s description was seen walking down a street before the shooting. • The investigation: Audio captured near the podium where Kirk spoke suggests he was hit with a single supersonic gunshot, according to an expert. And phrases related to political issues were scrawled on a recovered rifle and ammunition, sources said. Our live coverage of Charlie Kirk’s killing has moved here. Authorities in Utah renewed calls for public help in finding Charlie Kirk’s killer on Thursday night, as the second day in the manhunt drew near a close. FBI officials recovered the bolt-action rifle used in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event.

The assassin remains at large. “They have a virtual manhunt out there, so we’ll see what happens,” President Donald Trump said Thursday morning after a event commemorating 9/11. “But we hope we get him.” Two suspects were arrested in the hours following the assassination, but both were released following questioning. As of writing, the killer has been at large for over 18 hours. POLITICAL VIOLENCE ON THE RISE IN THE US: A TIMELINE OF KEY INCIDENTS

Here’s everything to know about the manhunt for Kirk’s killer:

Manhunt Continues For Killer Of Charlie Kirk The New York Times

People Also Search

Authorities Say "distinctive Clothing" May Help Identify The Shooter. Authorities

He Said State Officials Are Already Moving To Pursue A

They Should All Know This: If You Thought That My

NBC News And CNN Also Reported This Morning That A

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Speaking In Columbia, SC, In April