Federal authorities have recovered the weapon believed to be used in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The rifle—a Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt-action—was discovered in a wooded area near Utah Valley University, where Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event on Wednesday.
According to a law enforcement bulletin cited by multiple sources, the rifle contained a spent shell casing engraved with messaging linked to transgender and anti-fascist ideology. Three additional unspent rounds were found in the magazine, each reportedly bearing similar inscriptions.
FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls confirmed the weapon has been sent to a federal lab for DNA and fingerprint analysis. Investigators are also working with palm and footwear impressions found at the scene, and video footage shows the suspect—described as college-aged—blending in with students before fleeing the rooftop shooting location.
This discovery adds a chilling layer to an already politically charged tragedy. The suspect remains at large, and the investigation is now focused on potential ideological motives behind the attack.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story continues to unfold.
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