Breaking: They've Got the Suspected Shooter - FBI Dir. Kash Patel Makes Announcement to the Nation

The conservative movement is reeling after the shocking assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a towering figure in grassroots activism who dedicated his life to defending America’s values and challenging the Left’s stranglehold on academia.

On Wednesday evening, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that a suspect believed to be the gunman is now in custody.

“The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody,” Patel announced on X. “Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi. We will provide updates when able.”

Kirk had been speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem as part of his ongoing campus tour, where he often invited open debate and Q&A sessions with liberal students. It was during that event that a gunman, reportedly positioned on a campus building nearly 200 yards away, fired the fatal shot that struck Kirk in the neck.

President Donald Trump announced Kirk’s passing shortly thereafter, describing it as a devastating loss for the conservative movement and the nation as a whole.

Charlie Kirk leaves behind his wife and two young children, as well as a legacy of courage, unapologetic conservatism, and a fierce defense of free speech on America’s campuses.

The assassination has sparked national outrage and renewed questions about escalating political violence in the United States. For conservatives, Kirk’s death is not only a personal tragedy but also a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who dare to challenge the Left’s dominance in culture and education.