The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and blended in on the Utah Valley University campus after firing a single shot during Kirk's "The American Comeback" event, authorities said Thursday.

The suspect has not yet been identified , but appeared to be of "college age," officials said, noting the shooter fled into a nearby neighborhood. Authorities disclosed they have recovered a high-powered rifle in their investigation.

“I can tell you this was a targeted event,” said Robert Bohls, the top FBI agent in Salt Lake City.

Two people were detained Wednesday, but neither was determined to be connected to the shooting and both were released, public safety officials said.

Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was killed with a gunshot from

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