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Has the suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting been caught?

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The suspect in the Charlie Kirk shooting has not been caught. Initial persons of interest were taken into custody but later released. Law enforcement continues to search for the shooter, who remains at large.

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U.S. political figures react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk

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  • Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah college event; the shooter is still at large. 13s
  • Kirk was a close ally of President Donald Trump and prominent conservative activist. 17s
  • Political leaders from both parties condemned the killing and expressed condolences. 1m 0s
  • Some right-wing figures blamed the 'radical left' for the climate leading to Kirk's death. 1m 15s
  • President Trump ordered flags to be lowered nationwide in Kirk's honor. 1m 26s
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U.S. political figures react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk
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Africanews
5 hours ago
U.S. political figures react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk

He was killed by a single gunshot in his neck. The shooter remains at large.

Search continues for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Search continues for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect

An initial suspect was taken into custody but was later released. The investigation is ongoing and the shooter remains at large.

Witness describes Charlie Kirk shooting at Utah university
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Witness describes Charlie Kirk shooting at Utah university

Police took two different persons of interest into custody but later released them.

Breaking down the reaction to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
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CBS America
17 hours ago
Breaking down the reaction to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

Police say they have a person of interest in custody, but are not revealing a name.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says
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CBS News
22 hours ago
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed in shooting, Trump says

Earlier, there was a suspect, but that person has been let go. No suspect is currently in custody.

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