Charlie Kirk murder: FBI updates on suspect's release and ongoing investigation
Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead on September 10, 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that a person taken into custody following Charlie Kirk's murder has been released.
In a post on X, FBI Director Kash Patel said the suspect was released after being interrogated by law enforcement.
"Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in the interest of transparency," he said.
A post on X by FBI Director Kash Patel
Image: X/Kush Patel
Kirk was shot while speaking on the campus of Utah Valley University, according to AFP.
Kirk, aged 31, died shortly after.
In a statement, the FBI said it will fully support and co-lead the investigation alongside its partners.
"I know there are a lot of questions. This is very much an active case, and this investigation is in its early stages. We are following all the leads and the evidence.
The FBI has set up a digital media tip line for information regarding this shooting," the Bureau said.
Kirk was the head of the largest conservative youth movement in the United States, which he co-founded in 2012 at the age of 18.
He was known for his openly Christian and right-wing viewpoints. He was the chief executive officer of Turning Point Action and a member of the Council for National Policy.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his tribute to his ally.