We are coming on the air with breaking news this morning. President Trump announcing on Fox News on the show Fox and Friends that a suspect is now in custody. The shooter believed to be the shooter in the assassination of Charlie Kirk.We have NBC News correspondent Morgan Chesy on the ground in Utah. He is there on site. Morgan, thank you very much for being with us.President Trump saying about this person of interest. What exactly do we know so far. Why are officials confident they have the right person.Th ...

So, here you see the the suspect ran behind that upper upper building. He's going to come out on the right, moves to this far right corner. As he does, he's going to climb off the edge, and then drop down to the ground.As he did that, he left some palm impressions. Um, there's some smudges, some some places we're looking to collect DNA. There's a shoe imprint where we believe the suspect is clearly identified as wearing Converse tennis shoes.Again, we'll replay that again so you can get another view of that ...

Investigation Progress - The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for tips related to the shooter [5] - Over 7,000 leads and tips have been received, but there is also a tremendous amount of disinformation [6] - Investigators recovered a bolt-action high-powered rifle in a wooded area [9] - Forensics material is being sent across the country as part of a widespread investigation [11] - The suspect is believed to have left handprints and footprints at the scene, which are being processed [9] Suspect Identification - The suspect was wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, and Converse tennis shoes with some white on the soles [2] - The suspect was also seen with a t-shirt with an American flag and an eagle, a baseball cap with a triangle, and sunglasses [3] - The suspect likely did reconnaissance, as he was not looking up at the camera [17] Political Context - The White House views the murder of Charlie Kirk as a personal matter, with the president, vice president, and others having close ties to him [24][26] - The White House is blaming the left for the assassination, despite not knowing the suspect's ideology [27][28] - The president used his platform to talk about the radical left, which is a different reaction than what is normally seen from presidents of both parties [31] Location Details - The shooting occurred on a campus that is now shut down and cordoned off [12] - The gunman was firing from a distance of about 175 yards from a vantage point above the amphitheater [14]

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]

Following yesterday's tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk, FBI agents have been working around the clock in coordination with our law enforcement partners. We are and will continue to work non-stop until we find the person that has committed this heinous crime and find out why they did it. This morning, I can tell you that we have recovered what we believe is the weapon to be that was used in yesterday's shooting.is a high-powered bolt-action rifle. That rifle was was recovered in a wooded area where the shoote ...

This morning, I can tell you that we have recovered what we believe is the weapon to be that was used in yesterday's shooting. It is a high-powered bolt-action rifle. That rifle was was recovered in a wooded area where the shooter had fled.So, the FBI laboratory will be analyzing this weapon. Investigators have also collected footwear impression, a palm print, and forearm imprints for analysis. Now, I understand there are a lot of questions about motive.I assure you that all leads, tips, and tips are being ...

Through all that work last night, we were able to make a few few breakthroughs. Um, we were able to track the movements of the shooter. Starting at 11:52 a.m. , this subject arrived on campus shortly away from campus. We have tracked his movements onto the campus, through the stairwells, up to the roof, across the roof to a shooting location. After the shooting, we were able to track his movements as he moved to the other side of the building, jumped off of the building, and fled um off of the campus and in ...

Investigation Progress - Law enforcement agencies are working around the clock to investigate the assassination of Charlie Kirk [3][11] - The shooter's movements have been tracked from arrival on campus to escape, including video footage [4][5][6] - A high-powered bolt-action rifle, believed to be the weapon used, was recovered in a wooded area [12] - The FBI laboratory will analyze the recovered weapon, footwear impressions, a palm print, and forearm imprints [12] - As of this morning, over 130 tips have been received from the community [13] Community Impact and Safety - The family of Charlie Kirk is devastated [7] - Authorities believe this was a targeted event and do not believe the community is at risk, but are exhausting every resource to find the suspect [18] - The suspect appears to be of college age and blended in well with a college institution [15] Call for Public Assistance - The FBI is asking for any video or images from the shooting to be submitted to ww.fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI [14] - The FBI relies on the public's help and no tip is too small or insignificant [14] Commitment to Justice - Law enforcement is investing everything to catch the individual responsible [8] - The FBI will relentlessly pursue this case and the shooter [14] - The state will work to bring to justice the actions of the individual or any others that assisted [9]

Update: Authorities have released a “subject in custody” in the shooting of Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel said. “Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency.” https://t.co/KdYbKC8jbT ...

The FBI director is posting that a social that a suspect is in custody. I would just like clarification. Do you or do you not have a suspected shooter in.We have a person of interest in custody that is being interviewed right now. We do not charge them. That is not George. That is correct.Radio station in Baltimore looking for another shooter or anybody else. Yes. We are actively looking for anyone and everyone who has any any possible information relating to the shooting.Can you tell us details about the s ...