In the footage, shared on X on Friday, the unidentified man is seen climbing onto a rooftop shortly before opening fire. Moments later, he is captured leaping off the building and fleeing the scene after firing the fatal shots that killed Kirk, 31.
Investigators confirmed that the firearm and ammunition used in the attack were later recovered in a wooded area near the university. The bureau revealed that trace evidence gathered from the rooftop included shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print.
In a statement, the FBI urged members of the public to assist in the investigation. “Anyone with information should call 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting,” the agency said, adding that a $100,000
reward is being offered for details leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible.The FBI stressed it is working in close coordination with local law enforcement to deliver justice. “The FBI has released a video and more photos of the shooter in the Utah Valley shooting. The subject is seen jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting,” the bureau stated.
Meanwhile, two individuals wrongly identified online as suspects in the case told AFP they feared for their safety following a wave of misinformation targeting them. Authorities have warned against spreading unverified claims as the manhunt for the real killer intensifies.
Kirk, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump and the leader of Turning Point USA, the largest conservative youth movement in the United States, was shot dead during a debate event at the university. His death has sparked shockwaves across the political spectrum, as tributes continue to pour in.
