Utah Student Reveals New Information About Suspect Linked to Charlie Kirk’s Death

A Utah Valley University student says he saw a man on the roof of the Losee Center before Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting. He claims the man looked “familiar” to the suspect now being sought by the FBI.

The student said he noticed the man on two separate occasions in the past two weeks. He described him as tall, thin, with dark hair, wearing dark clothes and carrying a backpack. He later shared this information with investigators after Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Witness Account Raises Questions in Kirk Shooting Probe

The FBI is leading the manhunt for the suspect who shot Charlie Kirk during an outdoor event on campus. Law enforcement said the shot likely came from a rooftop around 200 yards away from the stage.

The student told CNN that it was unusual to see anyone on that part of the roof. A professor also reportedly spotted the same man and asked if he was all right. The man dismissed the question and walked away.

The student said he last saw him a week before the shooting. At that time, the man appeared to be watching the courtyard where Kirk’s rally would later be held. He did not report the sighting until after the assassination.

FBI Releases Suspect Images and Offers Reward

The FBI has released photos and video of the suspected gunman. The man is seen in dark clothes, a black backpack, blue cap, and sunglasses. A video shows him leaping from a rooftop and fleeing after the shot.

Officials also recovered a bolt-action rifle in nearby woods. They confirmed it was used in the attack but said the shooter was not hiding in the area.

Authorities have offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s arrest. The agency has urged the public to submit any video or photos taken during the event.

Community Shock and Ongoing Search

Charlie Kirk, 31, was a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. His death has shaken political circles across the country.

The FBI stressed that this was a targeted act. They reassured the public that the wider community is not at risk. Still, the investigation has expanded with new witness statements and evidence.

The search for the shooter continues. The Utah student’s report may prove critical as investigators piece together the final movements before Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What did the Utah student say about the suspect?

He said the man looked familiar to the FBI photos. He described him as tall, slim, with dark hair, dark clothes, and a backpack.

Q2: Where did the student see the man?

He saw him twice on or near the roof of the Losee Center at Utah Valley University. The last sighting was one week before the shooting.

Q3: What evidence has the FBI found so far?

The FBI released images and video of the suspect. They also found a high-powered bolt-action rifle in nearby woods.

Q4: How much is the reward for information?

Authorities have offered a $100,000 reward for details that help identify and arrest the suspect.

Q5: Was the shooting random?

No. Officials said it was a targeted act and not a threat to the wider community.