49 m. ago FBI suspends Charlie Kirk briefing due to ‘rapid developments’ after ‘person of interest’ image released: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

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88 m. ago 'Rapid developments' in manhunt for Charlie Kirk assassin after photos of 'person of interest' were released: Live updates

Charlie Kirk was killed after being shot in the neck at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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96 m. ago Scrutiny over security at Charlie Kirk event: No bag checks, six cops, and guns allowed

Witnesses say there were few security measures in place — but experts tell The Independent that it is ‘almost impossible’ to safeguard against long-distance shootings

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1 hour ago Charlie Kirk’s last words were about American gun violence before he was fatally shot

Charlie Kirk was discussing incidents of gun violence in America seconds before he was fatally shot on Wednesday (10 September).

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1 hour ago Video appears to show person on roof before and after Charlie Kirk fatally shot

Footage appeared to show a person on a roof at a Utah college campus before and after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday, 10 September.

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2 h. ago FBI release first image of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk killing after officials recover gun: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

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2 h. ago Charlie Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events

Security experts are questioning the protection provided to Charlie Kirk at the Utah college where he was fatally shot

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2 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting latest: FBI shares photos of person of interest and offers reward for information

FBI offeres $100,000 reward for information about suspect after finding ‘high-powered bolt action rifle’ in wooded areaFull report: Hunt for suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk continuesWhat we know so farA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to his family, to his loved ones, and to the American conservative commu...

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2 h. ago Charlie Kirk was unconcerned about death threats and safety in days before shooting, friend says

High-profile conservative activist, 31, had recently employed a security detail

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2 h. ago Fox News halted programming for 'breaking' Donald Trump announcement following fatal shooting

Fox News was halted for 'breaking' announcement from President Donald Trump after the shooting of well-known conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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3 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting 'person of interest' identified by FBI

A high-powered rifle has been found in a wood following the death of the right-wing political commentator

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3 h. ago FBI releases images of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk shooting

Agents recover a rifle as hunt continues for killer of conservative activist

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3 h. ago Comedy Central pulls South Park episode mocking Charlie Kirk off air after shooting

The episode has been removed from cable re-reruns, but is still available to stream on Paramount+

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3 h. ago FBI releases photo of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk's assassination: Live updates

Charlie Kirk was killed after being shot in the neck at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting latest: FBI release images of 'person of interest' in hunt for 'college

Firearm believed to have been used in shooting discovered, along with palm and forearm prints of the suspect

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3 h. ago Mirror Daily Digest: Our top stories from Peter Mandelson sacked to inside the NTAs afterparty

In this Thursday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day from Lord Mandelson's dramatic sacking over Epstein to NTAs insider gossip and the latest on Charlie Kirk's shooting

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3 h. ago FBI releases first image of ‘person of interest’ in Charlie Kirk killing after officials recover gun: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

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3 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting latest: FBI shares photos of person of interest after recovering rifle where suspect fled

FBI says ‘high-powered bolt action rifle’ found in wooded area, adding suspect ‘blended in’ and appears to be of ‘college age’Full report: FBI says it found weapon as hunt for suspect continuesFar-right commentators echo Trump in calling for ‘vengeance’What we know so farA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to his ...

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4 h. ago Weapon used to kill Charlie Kirk found as manhunt continues for gunman ‘of college age’: Live updates

Manhunt intensifies for 31-year-old conservative media personality shot dead at Utah Valley University as FBI recovers ‘high-powered bolt-action rifle’ from woods

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4 h. ago Charlie Kirk: Utah police say shooter is 'college age' and fled after jumping off building

A major manhunt is underway in the state of Utah

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