President Trump confidently announced on “Fox & Friends” that the suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk is now in police custody. According to Trump, a pastor who knew the suspect well played a crucial role in aiding authorities, ultimately leading to the suspect’s arrest. The connection made by someone close to the suspect helped uncover his identity, even involving the suspect’s father in the process.
Federal investigators recently shared images and a video of the suspect believed to have killed Kirk during his speech at Utah Valley University. The suspect remains unnamed, and authorities have not disclosed a motive for the crime. Trump expressed his desire for the suspect to face the death penalty during his interview.
Law enforcement discovered a Mauser .30-calibre rifle hidden in the woods, with a spent cartridge in the chamber and three more rounds in the magazine. State and federal officials in Utah are preparing to provide updates on the investigation during a news conference scheduled for 9 a.m. ET.