Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:27am on 11 Sep 2025,Thursday International
Confusion followed the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, at Utah Valley University. Authorities first said a suspect was in custody, but later confirmed no one is being held. FBI director Kash Patel said a person was detained for questioning but released. Officials believe the shooter fired a single shot from a rooftop, calling it a “targeted attack.” Kirk was struck while answering a question and later died at a hospital. Utah Governor Spencer Cox called it a “political assassination.” A manhunt is underway, with CCTV showing a suspect in dark clothing. The gunman remains at large. (PC: AFP)
