Breaking news: Officials recover rifle and seek suspect of “college age” in Charlie Kirk killing
The weapon was found in a wooded area near the Utah university campus.
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Sep. 11, 2025, 10:36 a.m. ET

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Officials Recover Rifle and Seek Gunman ‘of College Age’ in Charlie Kirk Killing

A “high-powered bolt-action rifle” was found in a wooded area near the Utah Valley University campus, an F.B.I. special agent said. The shooter is at large and unidentified amid speculation about his motive.

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