Investigation Update on Charlie Kirk Shooting

Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro shared on Fox News that authorities are closing in on the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

The FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office has put out surveillance photos of individuals they would like to question regarding Kirk’s death. They are requesting the public to send in any helpful tips as the search intensifies. Mauro, who was interviewed on “Ingraham’s Angle,” emphasized the significance of unpublished video footage and ballistic evidence, which could be critical in identifying suspects.

“The videotape is crucial; it’s one of the key elements that will likely help us get to the bottom of this. Someone probably recognizes the person already,” Mauro mentioned. “I understand there is video that hasn’t been made public yet, and it could be very revealing in terms of the suspect’s movements. Even if you’re unsure, people are likely aware of these details.”

He added that investigators are making steady progress and have several promising leads to trace the shooter’s escape route after fleeing the campus.

“If there isn’t immediate news, expect more video releases and perhaps details on the equipment used, like the rifle scope, which can also be purchased separately. They can track such purchases,” Mauro explained.

“They have a lot of information to sift through and don’t seem stuck. It looks like they can trace the suspect leaving campus, even as it gets darker, making it easier to follow their path,” he noted.

Despite some public confusion over initial missteps during the investigation, Mauro reassured that authorities are “making progress.” He acknowledged that every investigation faces challenges, but in this case, it seems there have been more than usual. He appreciated how transparent Coach Patel was about the ongoing efforts, suggesting that information has been made available to the public, enhancing understanding of the situation.

According to officials, the shooter was on campus shortly after 11:50 AM, climbed to the roof, opened fire, and then escaped into a nearby neighborhood. During a press conference, they mentioned recovering firearms from a wooded area and obtaining video footage of a suspect, described as a college-age male.

The FBI has released a photo of a person of interest wearing dark sunglasses, a black hat, and a black shirt, asking for the public’s help in identifying him. A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the individual responsible for Kirk’s murder. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-Call-FBI.