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Person of interest in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
NBC Newsยท2025-09-10 23:24

Incident Overview - A shooting occurred at Utah Valley University during a Charlie Kirk event, initially reported as an assassination [1][2] - Initial reports of a suspect in custody were clarified; an elderly man arrested for obstruction of justice was not connected to the shooting [9][10] Investigation Status - Authorities have a person of interest in custody believed to be the shooter [1][4][5] - The FBI expressed confidence that the person in custody is the shooter [4][5] - The shooter was likely positioned on a rooftop approximately 200 yards (182.88 meters) away, using a long-range rifle [6][8] Security Concerns - Security measures at the event were deemed insufficient in hindsight [7] - The incident raises questions about the level of security required for high-profile events at universities [7][8]