Updated September 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM MST

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and an ally of President Trump, died after a shooting at an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to Kirk's organization Turning Point USA and Trump.

On Wednesday evening, FBI director Kash Patel said on X that a person of interest was released after being interviewed by law enforcement. Another person, who was detained at the event and videos of him circulated online, also did not match the shooter's description, authorities said.

"Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency," he said.

At a press conference earlier on Wednesday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox called Kirk's death a "political assassination."

"This is a dark

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