FBI Releases Video Of Assassin Escaping

A new video turned grief into pursuit as investigators mapped the killer’s escape and asked Americans to help finish the job. The message was unmistakable: watch carefully, speak up, and bring a fugitive to justice.
Federal agents released surveillance footage showing the assassin in black sprinting from right to left across a rooftop at Utah Valley University shortly after the attack. The figure then lowered himself into an outdoor parking area, crossed a nearby street, and moved into a wooded patch where, investigators say, the murder weapon was stashed and recovered the next day.
The suspect remains unidentified. The sequence of movements, however, gives law enforcement and the public a clear trail from the firing position to the first attempted hiding spot.
The FBI is releasing video of the shooter who murdered Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location. Trace evidence collected from the rooftop includes shoe impressions, a… pic.twitter.com/hDVVFKUhYl
— FBI Salt Lake City (@FBISaltLakeCity) September 12, 2025
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said he is confident investigators will identify and catch the killer. State and local authorities joined the FBI in appealing for help, pushing out enhanced still images of the suspect and reiterating a \$100,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
FBI Director Kash Patel—who was friends with Kirk—is on the ground in Utah supervising operations. He did not speak at the latest press conference, and officials declined to take questions, underscoring a priority on fast, disciplined work over speculation.
Investigators stressed that public contributions are vital. They directed citizens to a digital tip line where videos and photos can be uploaded, reminding everyone that small details—a stride, a backpack seam, the way a body drops from a ledge—can break a case open.
The footage itself charts a deliberate exit. From the rooftop sprint to the controlled descent, then a street crossing and a beeline to cover, the path suggests planning and confidence in the route. The recovery of the weapon in the wooded area confirms that the suspect sought to discard evidence quickly and move on unseen.
Cox also said officials have begun collecting affidavits to support seeking the death penalty against the assassin. That early legal groundwork signals a commitment to the strongest punishment allowed if prosecutors secure a conviction.
This is how order is restored—by combining federal resources, state resolve, and citizen vigilance. With Patel directing the hunt, the government is treating this like the national priority it is, and Utah is backing that effort with total focus.
If you were near the campus or along the route shown in the video, review what you captured on your phone or dashcam. Think back to anything unusual: a figure in dark clothing dropping from a rooftop, moving with purpose, slipping into trees. Share it. Let professionals connect the dots.
An attack on a patriot in public daylight is an attack on the movement that believes in free speech and fearless debate. The right answer is action, unity, and a justice system that moves with speed and certainty. Stand with the family, stand with the truth, and help close the net. With allies engaged, a nation watching, and a reward on the table, the killer’s window is closing—and accountability is coming.