FBI shares photos of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting

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Fri Sep 12 00:01:27 IST 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shared two photos of a person of interest connected to the Charlie Kirk shooting, sparking a wave of online speculation. Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Authorities say the suspected gunman is a college-aged male, and a bolt-action rifle believed to be the weapon used was later found abandoned in a wooded area near the campus. Investigators also collected palm prints, shoe impressions, and other forensic evidence from the scene, but the suspect’s identity has yet to be confirmed.

Online, frustration is growing as people comb through resurfaced photos and recent behavior of those present at the event, with anyone who seemed suspicious in the past few days quickly being placed under the internet’s radar. For now, though, the FBI has not announced any arrests or identified the shooter.

FBI releases photos of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting

The FBI has released two photos of a person of interest in the Charlie Kirk shooting, asking the public to help identify him. The images show an individual wearing a cap, sunglasses, and a long-sleeve black shirt. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason described the suspect as appearing to be of college age and confirmed that investigators are confident in tracking him down. FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls added that a rifle believed to have been used was recovered from a wooded area near the scene, along with a footwear impression and a forearm imprint, all of which are now being analysed at the FBI laboratory.

Who are the people being suspected by internet users?

Multiple unverified names have begun surfacing online in connection with the Charlie Kirk shooting, with one of the most widely discussed being Omar Najra Galvz.

Screenshots attributed to an account under that name show posts made on September 9, a day before the shooting, that read, “Charlie Kirk is coming to my college tomorrow and I really hope someone evaporates him completely,” and another saying, “Let’s just say something big will happen tomorrow.”

After Kirk’s death, more alleged posts circulated where the same account wrote, “Charlie Kirk got shot bro I promise I didn’t have anything to do with it,” followed by, “But I called it and it’s so f------ deserved.”

Another name that has started to circulate online is Skye Valadez, who some users claim had uploaded a track titled “Charlie Kirk Dead at 31” on SoundCloud. Social media sleuths point out that Valadez’s Facebook profile lists she/her pronouns and places her in the Salt Lake City area, which has only added to the speculation. However, much like the other names being thrown around, there has been no official confirmation linking Valadez to the shooting, and the chatter so far remains based on unverified screenshots and user reports rather than law enforcement statements.

More about Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Witnesses say a single gunshot rang out during the gathering, striking him in the neck, and authorities later confirmed he did not survive his injuries. Kirk was widely recognised as the founder and president of Turning Point USA, an influential conservative student organisation that grew into one of the most prominent voices for right-wing politics on college campuses.

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Charlie Kirk was shot deat at 31 during Utah Valley University event | Credit: X | @persianjewess

Beyond his campus presence, he was also known as a media personality, author, and host of
, where he frequently discussed U.S. politics, culture wars, and his support for former President Donald Trump. Over the years, he became a polarising figure, praised by conservative audiences for his unapologetic defense of right-wing values and criticised by opponents for his rhetoric on issues like immigration, race, and social justice.

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