With reward and images, authorities engage public in hunt for Kirk shooter

Investigation Status - The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest [3] - Authorities found a high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to be used in the attack less than a quarter mile from the scene [4][5] - Investigators are retracing the shooter's steps and have recovered a footwear impression and a palm print for forensic analysis [5] - The shooter fired the fatal shot from approximately 520 ft away [3] - The person of interest was on campus for approximately 28 minutes before the shooting [25] Suspect Information - The FBI released photos of a person of interest, but has not identified them as the suspect [2] - Utah public safety officials released additional photos showing the person of interest carrying a backpack [2] - The suspect could be anywhere, with leads spanning far and wide [5][7] - The person of interest was wearing a sweatshirt with an American flag, a hat with a specific marking, and carrying a specific backpack [24][25][26] Government Involvement - The President may award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom [18] - High-ranking government officials had close relationships with Charlie Kirk [17][19] - The President has early indications of the motive behind the assassination [20]