{"id":37452,"date":"2025-09-10T22:46:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=37452"},"modified":"2025-09-10T22:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:46:19","slug":"charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-utah-fbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=37452","title":{"rendered":"Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested in Utah: FBI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The maniac gunman who\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/10\/us-news\/charlie-kirk-possibly-targeted-in-shooting-at-utah-valley-university-event-during-his-american-comeback-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assassinated MAGA conservative influencer Charlie Kirk<\/a>\u00a0during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday is in custody, FBI director Kash Patel said Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The gunman\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/10\/us-news\/charlie-kirk-shot-at-utah-valley-university-live-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opened fire on the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA\u00a0<\/a>while he was on stage conducting a Q&amp;A session from a pop-up tent on the Oren campus during his American Comeback Tour, according to the Oren Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>The unnamed alleged assassin was on the run until he was captured following a manhunt, Patel said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=600,400&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=661,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 661w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111105460_6b4665.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Charlie Kirk speaking at a Utah Valley University event.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025.<span class=\"credit\">via REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-unknown-assailant-111102999_d83c14.jpg?resize=370,658&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 370w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-unknown-assailant-111102999_d83c14.jpg?resize=33,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 33w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-unknown-assailant-111102999_d83c14.jpg?resize=88,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 88w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-unknown-assailant-111102999_d83c14.jpg?resize=28,50&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 28w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-unknown-assailant-111102999_d83c14.jpg?resize=150,267&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Charlie Kirk speaking at a rally.\" width=\"331\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>The conservative influencer was conducting a Q&amp;A session from a pop-up tent on campus at Utah Valley University.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with the FBI,\u201d he posted on X.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<div class=\"inline-module inline-module--more inline-module--explore-more inline-module--more--thirds\" data-source-unit=\"Explore More - Tag\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<p>Earlier reports mistakenly identified an older white man as the suspect, but cops refuted that claim.<\/p>\n<p>A clip circulating on social media showed the man kneeling on the ground in white shorts and a blue sweatshirt, telling officers, \u201cI have the right to remain silent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings committed by transgender people when he was blasted in the neck by the fatal bullet from roughly 200 yards away with a long gun, sending thousands of spectators into a panic, according to sources and a flurry of social media posts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/10\/us-news\/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-utah-fbi\/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMu3stleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4THJXT0xWR05PS2FUVTlHAR5BVGrIfckkJcIPDyoOREjTGR4AUc5rkNpdFkdwA_69oNGjLktfx5KSLH3d_g_aem__ua2UwVY7ZPH-su0sPqELw#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"3\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37077815\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-valley-111110267_51b23f.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-valley-111110267_51b23f.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-valley-111110267_51b23f.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Map of Utah Valley University showing the path of a shooter, starting at the Losee Center building and ending at the UVU courtyard.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>A map of the Utah Valley University campus where Kirk was killed.<span class=\"credit\">Falon \/ NY Post Design<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/10\/us-news\/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-utah-fbi\/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMu3stleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4THJXT0xWR05PS2FUVTlHAR5BVGrIfckkJcIPDyoOREjTGR4AUc5rkNpdFkdwA_69oNGjLktfx5KSLH3d_g_aem__ua2UwVY7ZPH-su0sPqELw#\" aria-controls=\"nyp-slideshow-modal\" data-slideshow-modal=\"trigger\" aria-label=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" data-slideshow-slide-number=\"4\" data-slideshow-slides-total=\"10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37077861\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?w=1024\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3469w, 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=60,40&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 60w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=105,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 105w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=81,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 81w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=200,133&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=231,154&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=600,400&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=661,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 661w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025-trent-nelson-salt-lake-111110819.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"People running and crouching after a shooting at a speaking event.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>People in the crowd crouching and running for cover after Kirk was shot.<span class=\"credit\">via REUTERS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/right-wing-pundit-charlie-kirk-111111359.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Charlie Kirk being carried by security after being shot.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Kirk getting carried away from the scene of the shooting.<span class=\"credit\">ZUMAPRESS.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The married father of two jerked back and appeared to recoil in pain and grab at his neck as the crack of a single gunshot rang out from the crowd, a harrowing video from the scene shows.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk was rushed to a nearby hospital and underwent emergency surgery, but later succumbed to his critical injuries, former Turning Point USA employee Laci Williams\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/10\/us-news\/charlie-kirk-possibly-targeted-in-shooting-at-utah-valley-university-event-during-his-american-comeback-tour\/\">told The Post.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz, who was at the event with his family, told Fox News that the shot came during the second question Kirk was answering about transgender shooters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe fell back to his left,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverybody was screaming, then everybody was running.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/law-enforcement-officials-prepare-sweep-111113281.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/law-enforcement-officials-prepare-sweep-111113281.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/law-enforcement-officials-prepare-sweep-111113281.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Law enforcement officers outside a building.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Law enforcement officials preparing to sweep a building at UVU to search for the shooter.<span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chaffetz added that while Kirk had some security guards in front of where he was speaking, there were no security checks going in, and the event had a light police presence.<\/p>\n<p>He told the outlet he believed it was \u201cno coincidence\u201d Kirk was shot during the question about transgender mass shootings, adding that he realized \u201che may be criticized for that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chaffetz said he believed that Kirk was shot at close proximity from the front of the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper\"><a title=\"Open a slideshow of all 10 article images.\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/09\/10\/us-news\/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-arrested-in-utah-fbi\/?utm_campaign=nypost&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;sr_share=facebook&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMu3stleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4THJXT0xWR05PS2FUVTlHAR5BVGrIfckkJcIPDyoOREjTGR4AUc5rkNpdFkdwA_69oNGjLktfx5KSLH3d_g_aem__ua2UwVY7ZPH-su0sPqELw#\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=81,54&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 81w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=200,133&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=231,154&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=600,400&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=662,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/charlie-kirk-hands-hats-speaking-111109235.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w\" alt=\"Charlie Kirk throwing hats to a crowd.\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" \/><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image__icon-text\"><span data-slideshow-modal=\"count\">10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><figcaption>Kirk seen passing out MAGA hats at the event.<span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/us-news\/who-is-charlie-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right-wing activist, a close ally of President Trump, rose to prominence<\/a>\u00a0on YouTube and X, gaining fame for his unapologetic and often boldly expressed conservative views.<\/p>\n<p>He has boasted millions of followers and billions of views for videos in which he would engage in fiery debates with students on college campuses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,\u201d Trump\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/115181934991844419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on Truth Social<\/a>\u00a0following the fatal attack.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\">\n<div 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He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kirk is survived by his wife Erika Frantzve, whom he married in 2021, and two young children.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The maniac gunman who\u00a0assassinated MAGA conservative influencer Charlie Kirk\u00a0during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday is in custody, FBI director Kash Patel said Wednesday. 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