Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting ‘in custody’, Trump claims
- President Donald Trump has announced on Fox & Friends that a suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing was taken into custody on Friday morning.
- Kirk, a Republican activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
- Law enforcement had previously sought public assistance in identifying a person of interest and recovered what they believe to be the weapon and ammunition used.
- Kirk, 31, dedicated his life to promoting conservative beliefs and engaging young people in right-wing policies.
- Although a formal motive is yet to be determined, an internal bulletin indicated ammunition found had "transgender and anti-fascist ideology" inscribed, leading to speculation of a political motive.